Proverbs 3:14
For the profit thereof is greater than that of silver, And the gain thereof than that of fine gold.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
13Happy the man who findeth wisdom; Yea, the man who getteth understanding!
15More precious is she than pearls, And none of thy jewels is to be compared with her.
Cross References
Psalms 119:72The law of thy mouth is better to me Than thousands of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:162I rejoice in thy word, As one that hath found great spoil.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver. And knowledge rather than choice gold!
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Matthew 16:26For what will a man be profited, if be gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall 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 →