| John Epy Lovell - Elocution - 1836 - 534 pages
...not silver ; and knowledge rather than, choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies ; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom ; I am understanding ; I have strength. By me kings reign, and princes... | |
| John Clunie - 1836 - 80 pages
...not silver ; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies ; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I love them that love me ; and those that seek me early shall find me. Blessed is the man that heareth... | |
| Hosea Ballou - Religion - 1836 - 322 pages
...duly consider, and carefully ponder the weighty truth, that "wisdom is better than Rubies and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it," What gem is that of purest ray, Which guides the trav'ler on his way,. And turn* the darkness into... | |
| John Wilson - Trinity - 1837 - 320 pages
...and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. . . Wisdom | ;« I better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I WISDOM d,nll with PRUDENCE. — See Prov. i. 1 — 7, 20, 21; ii. 1,2,6,7,10; iii. 13— 19,21; iv.... | |
| David M'Nicoll - 1837 - 688 pages
...things, and do count them but dung that I may win Christ." " Wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." That is, true religion is incomparably superior in its nature and effects to all things else on earth... | |
| Susannah Henderson - 1837 - 352 pages
...pearl represent ? The grace of God. Is the grace of God a blessing of inestimable value ? Yes ; all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Will it amply repay our diligence in searching for it? Yes ; it will make us rich for time and for... | |
| English monthly tract society - 1838 - 640 pages
...instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than fine gold. For wisdom is better than rubies, and all things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I will cause those that love me to inherit substance, and I will fill their treasures." Christ, with... | |
| 1838 - 1196 pages
...silver ; And knowledge rather than choice gold. 1 1 For wisdom « better than rubies ; And all the ng to all that Moses commanded Joshua : and the people h 12 I wisdom dwell with 4 prudence, And find out knowledge of witty inventions, 13 The fear of the I.... | |
| Speeches, addresses, etc., American - 1839 - 556 pages
...fortune, while his intellect is a mine of inexhaustible worth ? " Wisdom is better than rubies, and all things that may be desired are not to be compared to it." Who searches into his birth or his lineage ? Like the noblest of rivers, his stream is not the less... | |
| Thomas Roscoe - 1839 - 256 pages
...not silver ; and knowledge rather than choice gold ; for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Riches and honour are with me ; yea, durable riches and righteousness." Would the merchants, agents,... | |
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