Proverbs 3:14

For it is better to traffic for her, than for treasures of gold and silver.

Brenton Septuagint

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

13Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, and the mortal who knows prudence.

15And she is more valuable than precious stones: no evil thing shall resist her: she is well known to all that approach her, and no precious thing is equal to her in value.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 1:11And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou hast not asked great wealth, nor glory, nor the life of thine enemies, and thou hast not asked long life; but hast asked for thyself wisdom and understanding, that thou mightest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

Proverbs 8:10Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.

Proverbs 16:16The + 16:16 Or, Abodes. Comp. Heb. See Luke 13. 35.brood of wisdom is more to be chosen than gold, and the brood of prudence more to be chosen than silver.

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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