Proverbs 3:14
The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chiefest and purest gold:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
13Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom and is rich in prudence:
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11And God said to Solomon: Because this choice hath pleased thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, and wealth, and glory, nor the lives of them that hate thee, nor many days of life: but hast asked wisdom and knowledge, to be able to judge my people, over which I have made thee king,
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not money: choose knowledge rather than gold.
Proverbs 16:16Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
Matthew 16:26For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?
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 →