KJV ORIGINAL
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Wisdom is more valuable than rubies, and nothing you could ever want can compare to her.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that wisdom is the most valuable thing you could ever possess - more precious than any treasure or earthly desire.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of King Solomon's teachings about wisdom, written around 950 BC when he was considered the wisest king in the ancient world. In Solomon's time, rubies were among the most precious and rare gems, representing ultimate earthly wealth and beauty. The personification of wisdom as 'she' reflects the Hebrew word 'chokmah' (wisdom) being feminine, and was a common literary device in Hebrew poetry.
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