Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
In Context
9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
11For wisdom is better than rubies, and all things desirable are not to be compared unto her.
Cross References
Psalms 119:127Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.
Proverbs 2:4If thou seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures;
Proverbs 8:19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my produce than choice silver.
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
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 →