Proverbs 8:9-12 in English

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

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

¹² I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.

¹² I wisdom have dwelt with counsel and knowledge, and I have called upon understanding.

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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

¹² I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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

¹² I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

⁹ They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.

¹² I wisdom have lived with counsel and knowledge, and I have called upon understanding.

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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

¹² I wisdom have made subtilty my dwelling, and find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ My words are clear to those who have good sense; those who are wise know that what I say is right.

¹⁰ If someone offers you the kind of teaching I give or offers you silver, choose my teaching. If he offers to show you how to be wise or offers you gold, choose to know how to be wise,

¹¹ because wisdom is more valuable than jewels. Nothing that you desire is as valuable as being wise.

¹² I, wisdom, and understanding of what is smart to do, cannot be separated. We are like two people who live in the same house. I know how to be wise and how to make smart decisions.

⁹ They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.

¹² I wisdom have lived with counsel and knowledge, and I have called upon understanding.

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹² “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹² “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹² “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.

¹⁰ Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.

¹² I, wisdom, have made wise behaviour my near relation; I am seen to be the special friend of wise purposes.

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:

¹¹ for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.

¹² I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find the knowledge which cometh of reflection.

⁹ They are right to them that understand, and just to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not money: choose knowledge rather than gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to it.

¹² I wisdom dwell in counsel, and am present in learned thoughts.

⁹ My words are straightforward to anyone with understanding; they are correct to those who have knowledge.

¹⁰ Choose my instruction over silver; choose knowledge over pure gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is more valuable than rubies; everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!

¹² I, wisdom, am at home with good decisions. I know how to find knowledge and discernment.

⁹ They are all plaine to him that will vnderstande, and streight to them that woulde finde knowledge.

¹⁰ Receiue mine instruction, and not siluer, and knowledge rather then fine golde.

¹¹ For wisdome is better then precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her.

¹² I wisdome dwell with prudence, and I find foorth knowledge and counsels.

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies, and all things desirable are not to be compared unto her.

¹² I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of devices.

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

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

¹² I wisdom dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge of witty inventions.

⁹ They are all evident to the man of understanding, and correct to those that have obtained knowledge.

¹⁰ Accept my correction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than pearls; and all the things that men wish for are not equal to her.

¹² I wisdom dwell with prudence, and the knowledge of discreet thoughts do I discover.

⁹ They are all evident to those that understand, And right to those that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than tried gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than precious stones; And no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.

¹² I wisdom have dwelt with counsel and knowledge, And I have called upon understanding.

⁹ They are all plain to the man of understanding, And right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver. And knowledge rather than choice gold!

¹¹ For wisdom is better than pearls, And no precious things are to be compared with her.

¹² “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And find out the knowledge of sagacious counsels.

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹² “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ All of them are straight for the person who understands; my words are upright for those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Acquire my instruction rather than silver; acquire knowledge rather than pure gold.

¹¹ For Wisdom is better than jewels; no treasure is equal to her.

¹² I, Wisdom, live with Prudence, and I possess knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹² “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹² “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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

¹² I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of ingenious inventions.

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹² “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.

¹² “I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

⁹ They be rightful or right to them that understand; and they be even to them that find knowing.

¹⁰ Take ye my chastising or my discipline, and not money; choose ye teaching, more than treasure.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than all riches most precious; and all desirable thing may not be comparisoned thereto.

¹² I, wisdom, dwell in counsel; and I am among learned thoughts.

⁹ They be rightful to them that understand; and they be even to them that find knowing. (They be right to those who understand; and they be obvious to those who find knowledge.)

¹⁰ Take ye my chastising, and not money, (or Receive, or accept, my discipline, and not money); choose ye teaching, more than treasure.

¹¹ For wisdom is better than all riches most precious (or For wisdom is better than all of the most precious riches); and all desirable thing may not be comparisoned thereto.

¹² I, wisdom, dwell in counsel (or live in good advice); and I am among learned thoughts.

⁹ All of them are plain to the intelligent, And upright to those finding knowledge.

¹⁰ Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.

¹¹ For better is wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.

¹² I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out.