Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
In Context
12for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
14for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
Cross References
1 Kings 10:1Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.
Job 28:18Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
Psalms 119:72The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them.
Proverbs 8:34Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.
Proverbs 18:1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:8-13
Consecration to God. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord , and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord ; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. We have… Read the whole commentary →