Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things thou can desire are to be compared to her.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
14For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold.
16Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor.
Cross References
Psalms 63:3Because thy loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Proverbs 31:10A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.
Matthew 13:44Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man having found, he hid. And from the joy of it, he goes and sells all, as many things as he has, and buys that field.
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 →