Proverbs 8:10
Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
In Context
9They are all evident to those that understand, and right to those that find knowledge.
11For wisdom is better than precious stones; and no valuable substance is of equal worth with it.
Cross References
Proverbs 2:4and if thou shalt seek it as silver, and search diligently for it as for treasures;
Proverbs 8:19It is better to have my fruit than to have gold and precious stones; and my produce is better than choice silver.
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 8:2-12
The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall… Read the whole commentary →