Other translations
American Standard Version
She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For it is more valuable than precious stones and nothing is comparable to it.
Darby Bible Translation
She is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not equal unto her.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
She is more precious than all riches : and all the things that are desired, are not to be compared with her.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
She is more precious than rubies: and none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
God's Word
[Wisdom] is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire compares with her.
International Standard Version
She is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
NET Bible
She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.
New American Standard Bible
She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her.
New International Version
She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
New Living Translation
Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
Webster's Bible Translation
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her.
The World English Bible
She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
EasyEnglish Bible
Wisdom is more valuable than the most expensive jewels. Nothing that you might want for yourself is as good as wisdom.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Precious she [is] above rubies, And all thy pleasures are not comparable to her.
New Life Version
She is worth more than stones of great worth. Nothing you can wish for compares with her.
The Voice Bible
No gem is more precious than she is— your most extravagant desire doesn’t come close to her.
Living Bible
The man who knows right from wrong and has good judgment and common sense is happier than the man who is immensely rich! For such wisdom is far more valuable than precious jewels. Nothing else compares with it.
New Catholic Bible
She is more precious than pearls, and nothing that you desire can compare with her.
Legacy Standard Bible
She is more precious than pearls; And nothing you desire compares with her.
Jubilee Bible 2000
She is more precious than precious stones, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Christian Standard Bible
She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire can equal her.
Amplified Bible © 1954
Skillful and godly Wisdom is more precious than rubies; and nothing you can wish for is to be compared to her.
New Century Version
Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you could want is equal to it.
The Message
You’re blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom, when you make friends with Madame Insight. She’s worth far more than money in the bank; her friendship is better than a big salary. Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her. With one hand she gives long life, with the other she confers recognition. Her manner is beautiful, her life wonderfully complete. She’s the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. Hold her tight—and be blessed!
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
It is more valuable than gems, and nothing you desire can equal it.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Good News Translation®
Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it.
Wycliffe Bible
It is more precious than all riches; and all things that be desired, may not be comparisoned to this (and nothing that is desired, can be compared to it).
Contemporary English Version
Wisdom is more valuable than precious jewels; nothing you want compares with her.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Common English Bible © 2011
Her value exceeds pearls; all you desire can’t compare with her.
Amplified Bible © 2015
She is more precious than rubies; And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].
English Standard Version Anglicised
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
She is more precious than corals, and no treasure of yours can compare with her.
New American Standard Bible
She is more precious than jewels, And nothing you desire compares with her.
The Expanded Bible
Wisdom is more precious than ·rubies [or pearls]; nothing you could want is equal to it.
Tree of Life Version
She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire compares to her.
Revised Standard Version
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
New International Reader's Version
She is worth more than rubies. Nothing you want can compare with her.
BRG Bible
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Complete Jewish Bible
she is more precious than pearls — nothing you want can compare with her.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
She is more precious than peninim (pearls); and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Names of God Bible
Wisdom is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.
Modern English Version
She is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire are not to be compared with her.
Easy-to-Read Version
Wisdom is worth more than fine jewels. Nothing you desire has more value.
International Children’s Bible
Wisdom is more precious than rubies. Nothing you want is equal to it.
Lexham English Bible
She is more precious than rubies, and all your desires shall not compare with her.
New International Version - UK
She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.