Berean Standard Bible
“For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.”
In Proverbs 8, Wisdom is personified as a woman calling out in the public places, urging people to listen. She claims to have been with God at creation.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
World English Bible (WEB)
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
King James Version (KJV)
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque mejor es la sabiduría que las piedras preciosas; y todas las cosas que se pueden desear, no son de comparar con ella.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Porque la sabiduría vale mucho más que las piedras preciosas; nada se puede comparar con ella.
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