Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
In Context
12for whom Jehovah loveth he chasteneth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
14For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
Cross References
1 Kings 10:1And the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon in connection with the name of Jehovah, and came to prove him with enigmas.
Job 28:18Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.
Psalms 119:72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get intelligence: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 8:34Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Proverbs 18:1He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
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 →