Proverbs 3:13
Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
In Context
14For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
Cross References
1 Kings 10:1Now the queen of Sheba, hearing great things of Solomon, came to put his wisdom to the test with hard questions.
Job 28:18There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls.
Psalms 119:72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get true knowledge; keep it in memory, do not be turned away from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 8:34Happy is the man who gives ear to me, watching at my doors day by day, keeping his place by the pillars of my house.
Proverbs 18:1He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:8-13
Consecration to God. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord , and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord ; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. We have… Read the whole commentary →