Proverbs 3:14
For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding.
15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things thou can desire are to be compared to her.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate thee, neither yet have asked long life, but have asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that
Psalms 119:72The law of thy mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:162I rejoice at thy word, as he who finds great spoil.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Matthew 16:26For what does it profit a men, if he should gain the whole world, and lose his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:14-21
The Excellency of Wisdom; Happiness of Those Who Find Wisdom. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a… Read the whole commentary →