Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than all riches : and all the things that are desired, are not to be compared with her.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
16Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and glory.
Cross References
Psalms 63:3In a desert land, and where there is no way, and no water: so in the sanctuary have I come before thee, to see thy power and thy glory.
Proverbs 8:11,11For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to
Proverbs 31:10Who shall find a valiant woman? far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her.
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth 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 →