Proverbs 3:14
For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
13Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11And God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you did not make request for money, property, or honour, or for the destruction of your haters, or for long life; but you have made request for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, so that you may be the judge of my people over whom I have made you king:
Psalms 119:72The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:162I am delighted by your saying, like a man who makes discovery of great wealth.
Proverbs 8:10Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.
Matthew 16:26For what profit has a man, if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? or what will a man give in exchange for his life?
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 →