Proverbs 8:10
Choose my instruction over silver; choose knowledge over pure gold.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
In Context
11For wisdom is more valuable than rubies; everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
Cross References
Psalms 119:127This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.
Proverbs 2:4if you look for it as if it were silver and search for it as if it were hidden treasure;
Proverbs 8:19The fruit I produce is better than gold, even pure gold, and my harvest is better than even the best silver.
Proverbs 16:16Far better to get wisdom than gold; far better to choose knowledge than silver.
Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth—and don't sell it! Invest in wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Acts 3:6“I don't have any silver or gold,” Peter told him, “but I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!”
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 →