Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction, and not silver. And knowledge rather than choice gold!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
In Context
9They are all plain to the man of understanding, And right to those who find knowledge.
11For wisdom is better than pearls, And no precious things are to be compared with her.
Cross References
Psalms 119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; Yea, above 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, yea, than fine gold. And my revenue than choice silver.
Proverbs 16:16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; Buy wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Acts 3:6Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but what I have I give thee. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk.
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 →