Proverbs 8:11

New English Translation

¹¹For wisdom is better than rubies,
and desirable things cannot be compared^[a] to her.

Proverbs 8:11 tn The verb יִשְׁווּ (yish^evu, from שָׁוָה, shavah) can be rendered “are not comparable” or with a modal nuance, “cannot be compared” with her.

Proverbs 8:11

New International Version

¹¹for wisdom is more precious^(A) than rubies,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.^(B)

¹¹For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

New English Translation (NET)

New International Version (NIV)