Proverbs 3:15 Meaning and Explanation
“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing equals her.
The Context of Proverbs 3:15
The supreme preciousness of wisdom among all desirables.
What Does Proverbs 3:15 Mean?
Wisdom is now directly compared to rubies—gems of extraordinary rarity and price. Yet wisdom surpasses even rubies. The verse extends the comparison universally: everything the heart can desire—every desirable object, every longed-for thing—pales beside wisdom's worth.
This is a sweeping claim of superiority. Every conceivable desire—for beauty, pleasure, status, power, security—is ranked below wisdom. The one who grasps this chooses aright; the one who ignores it chases shadows.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 3:15
What does Proverbs 3:15 mean?
Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing equals her.
What is the context of Proverbs 3:15?
The supreme preciousness of wisdom among all desirables.