Proverbs 3:14
For better [is] her merchandise || Than the merchandise of silver, || And than gold—her increase.
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In Context
13O the blessedness of a man [who] has found wisdom, || And of a man [who] brings forth understanding.
15She [is] precious above rubies, || And all your pleasures are not comparable to her.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11And God says to Solomon, “Because that this has been with your heart, and you have not asked for riches, wealth, and honor, and the life of those hating you, and also have not asked for many days, and ask for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, so that you judge My people over which I have caused you to reign—
Psalms 119:72The Law of Your mouth [is] better to me || Than thousands of gold and silver!
Psalms 119:162I rejoice concerning Your saying, || As one finding abundant spoil.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver, || And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 16:16To get wisdom—how much better than gold, || And to get understanding—to be chosen [more] than silver!
Matthew 16:26for what is a man profited if he may gain the whole world, but of his life suffer loss? Or what will a man give as an exchange for his life?
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 →