Proverbs 8:10-11,18
Proverbs 8:1-11 The Message (MSG)
Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame Insight raising her voice? She’s taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection. Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest, she shouts, “You—I’m talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets! Listen, you idiots—learn good sense! You blockheads—shape up! Don’t miss a word of this—I’m telling you how to live well, I’m telling you how to live at your best. My mouth chews and savors and relishes truth— I can’t stand the taste of evil! You’ll only hear true and right words from my mouth; not one syllable will be twisted or skewed. You’ll recognize this as true—you with open minds; truth-ready minds will see it at once. Prefer my life-disciplines over chasing after money, and God-knowledge over a lucrative career. For Wisdom is better than all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her.
Proverbs 8:12-21 The Message (MSG)
“I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity; Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street. The Fear-of-GOD means hating Evil, whose ways I hate with a passion— pride and arrogance and crooked talk. Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics; I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out. With my help, leaders rule, and lawmakers legislate fairly; With my help, governors govern, along with all in legitimate authority. I love those who love me; those who look for me find me. Wealth and Glory accompany me— also substantial Honor and a Good Name. My benefits are worth more than a big salary, even a very big salary; the returns on me exceed any imaginable bonus. You can find me on Righteous Road—that’s where I walk— at the intersection of Justice Avenue, Handing out life to those who love me, filling their arms with life—armloads of life!
Proverbs 8:10-11 King James Version (KJV)
Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Proverbs 8:18 King James Version (KJV)
Riches and honour are with me; Yea, durable riches and righteousness.
Proverbs 8:10-11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Take my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold. For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
Proverbs 8:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness.
Proverbs 8:10-11 New Century Version (NCV)
Choose my teachings instead of silver, and knowledge rather than the finest gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies. Nothing you could want is equal to it.
Proverbs 8:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Riches and honor are mine to give. So are wealth and lasting success.
Proverbs 8:10-11 American Standard Version (ASV)
Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
Proverbs 8:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
Riches and honor are with me; Yea, durable wealth and righteousness.
Proverbs 8:10-11 New International Version (NIV)
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 8:18 New International Version (NIV)
With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
Proverbs 8:10-11 New King James Version (NKJV)
Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold; For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
Proverbs 8:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
Riches and honor are with me, Enduring riches and righteousness.
Proverbs 8:10-11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver, And take knowledge rather than choicest gold, For wisdom is better than rubies; And all desirable things cannot compare with her. [Job 28:15; Ps 19:10; 119:127]
Proverbs 8:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness (right standing with God). [Prov 3:16; Matt 6:33]
Proverbs 8:10-11 New Living Translation (NLT)
Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.
Proverbs 8:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
I have riches and honor, as well as enduring wealth and justice.
Proverbs 8:10-11 The Passion Translation (TPT)
My wise correction is more valuable than silver or gold. The finest gold is nothing compared to the revelation-knowledge I can impart.” Wisdom is so priceless that it exceeds the value of any jewel. Nothing you could wish for can equal her.
Proverbs 8:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Unending wealth and glory come to those who discover where I dwell. The riches of righteousness and a long, satisfying life will be given to them.