Proverbs 3:13
Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, 1 And the mortal who knows prudence. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
In Context
12For whom the Lord loves, he rebukes, 1 And scourges every son whom he receives. 1
14For it is better to traffic for her, 1 Than for treasures of gold and silver. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 10:1And the queen of Sheba heard of the name of Solomon, and the name of the Lord, and she came to try him with riddles.
Job 28:18Coral and fine pearl shall not be mentioned: 1 But do thou esteem wisdom above the most precious things. 1
Proverbs 4:5And do not neglect the speech of my mouth. 1
Proverbs 8:34Watching daily at my doors, 1 Waiting at the posts of my entrances. 1
Proverbs 18:1A man who wishes to separate from friends seeks excuses; 1 But at all times he will be liable to reproach. 1
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 →