Proverbs 3:13
Ashrei (happy) is the man that findeth chochmah, 1 and the man that getteth tevunah (understanding). 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
In Context
12For whom Hashem loveth, He correcteth; 1 even as an av the ben in whom he delighteth. 1
14For the gain of it is better than the gain of kesef, 1 and the increase thereof than fine gold. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 10:1And when the Malkah (Queen) of Sheva heard of the fame of Sh'lomo, that it was for the Shem Hashem, then she came to test him with chidot (hard questions, riddles).
Job 28:18Nor shall mention be made of coral or crystal, 1 for the price of chochmah is above pearls. 1
Psalms 119:72The torah of Thy mouth is better unto me 1 than thousands of zahav and kesef. י YOD 1
Proverbs 4:5Acquire chochmah, acquire binah (understanding); forget it not; 1 neither turn from the words of my peh (mouth). 1
Proverbs 8:34Ashrei is adam that heareth me, 1 watching daily at my dalatot, 1 waiting at the mezuzot of my doors. 1
Proverbs 18:1A man who separates himself seeks his own ta'avah (desire); 1 he defies all tushiyyah (wisdom, sound judgment). 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 →