Proverbs 3:15
She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
14For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour.
Cross References
Psalms 63:3\63:2\To see your power and your glory, as I have seen you in the holy place.
Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
Proverbs 31:10Who may make discovery of a woman of virtue? For her price is much higher than jewels.
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like a secret store of wealth in a field, which a man came across and put back again; and in his joy he goes and gives all he has, to get 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 →