Proverbs 3:15
And 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.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
In Context
14For it is better to traffic for her, than for treasures of gold and silver.
16a out of her mouth proceeds righteousness, and she carries law and mercy upon her tongue.
Cross References
Psalms 63:3Thou hast sheltered me from the conspiracy of them that do wickedly; from the multitude of them that work iniquity;
Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.
Proverbs 31:10Who shall find a virtuous woman? for such a one is more valuable than precious stones.
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 →