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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 8, Verse 11

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Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
King James Version
For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
American Standard Version
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
New English Translation
For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.
World English Bible
For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
12
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
13
The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
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Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength.
15
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
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By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth.
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I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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Riches and honour [are] with me; [yea], durable riches and righteousness.
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My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
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I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
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That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.