Proverbs 3:13
Happy are those who find wisdom and gain understanding,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
In Context
12for the Lord corrects those he loves, as a father corrects a son who pleases him.
14for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.
Cross References
1 Kings 10:1The queen of Sheba heard how famous Solomon was, so she came to Jerusalem to test him with tough questions.
Job 28:18Coral and crystal are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is far above rubies.
Psalms 119:72What you tell me to do is worth more to me than much gold and silver.
Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, find out what makes sense. Don't forget my words or reject them.
Proverbs 8:34Happy are those who listen to me, watching for me every day at my doors, waiting at my entrance way.
Proverbs 18:1Selfish people only please themselves, they attack anything that makes good sense.
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 →