Proverbs 3:14
for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding,
15She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or glory for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king—
Psalms 119:72The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:162I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
Matthew 16:26What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
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 →