Proverbs 8:10
Accept my correction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
In Context
9They are all evident to the man of understanding, and correct to those that have obtained knowledge.
11For wisdom is better than pearls; and all the things that men wish for are not equal to her.
Cross References
Psalms 119:127Therefore do I love thy commandments more than gold, and more than fine gold.
Proverbs 2:4If thou wilt seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:
Proverbs 8:19My fruit is better than gold, and than fine gold; and my products, than choice silver.
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to obtain wisdom than gold! and to obtain understanding is preferable to 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 →