Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than peninim (pearls); 1 and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
14For the gain of it is better than the gain of kesef, 1 and the increase thereof than fine gold. 1
16Orekh yamim is in her right hand; 1 and in her left hand osher and kavod. 1
Cross References
Psalms 63:3To see Thy oz (might, power) and Thy kavod, 1 as I have beheld Thee in the Kodesh (holy place, sanctuary, Mikdash). 1
Proverbs 8:11For chochmah is tovah (better, more precious) than pearls; 1 and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. 1
Proverbs 31:10Who can find an aishes chayil (a woman of valor, an excellent wife)? + 31:10 Prov 12:4 1 For her worth is far above rubies. 1
Matthew 13:44The Malchut HaShomayim is like otzar (treasure) hidden in the field, which, having found, a man hid. And from the simcha he experienced, he goes away and sells everything he has and buys 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 →