Proverbs 3:14

For the marchaundise of it, is better then the marchaundise of siluer, and the gayne therof [is better] then golde.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

In Context

13Well is hym that findeth wysdome, and getteth vnderstandyng:

15She is more worth then pretious stones: and all the thinges that thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:10Receaue my doctrine and not siluer, and knowledge rather then fine golde:

Proverbs 16:16To haue wisdome in possession, is better then to haue golde: and to get vnderstandyng, is rather to be chosen then to haue siluer.

Matthew 16:26For what doth it profite a man, yf he wynne all the whole worlde, and lose his owne soule? Or what shall a man geue for a raunsome of his soule?

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 →

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