Proverbs 3:15
More precious is she than pearls, And none of thy jewels is to be compared with her.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14For the profit thereof is greater than that of silver, And the gain thereof than that of fine gold.
16Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.
Cross References
Psalms 63:3For thy loving-kindness is better than life; Therefore my lips shall praise thee!
Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is better than pearls, And no precious things are to be compared with her.
Proverbs 31:10Who can find a capable woman? Her worth is far above pearls.
Matthew 13:44The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hid in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy thereof he goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
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 →