Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation I regarded her more highly than any throne or crown. Wealth was nothing compared to her. New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her. Wisdom 7:6For all men have one entrance into life, and the like going out. Wisdom 7:7 Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me: Wisdom 7:9 Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone: for all gold, in comparison of her, is as a little sand; and silver, in respect to her, shall be counted as clay. Wisdom 7:10 I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for her light cannot be put out. Context Wisdom 7…7Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me: 8And I preferred her before kingdoms and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her. 9Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone: for all gold, in comparison of her, is as a little sand; and silver, in respect to her, shall be counted as clay.… Cross References Wisdom 7:6 For all men have one entrance into life, and the like going out. Wisdom 7:7 Wherefore I wished, and understanding was given me: and I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came upon me: Wisdom 7:9 Neither did I compare unto her any precious stone: for all gold, in comparison of her, is as a little sand; and silver, in respect to her, shall be counted as clay. Wisdom 7:10 I loved her above health and beauty, and chose to have her instead of light: for her light cannot be put out. |
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