Proverbs 3:13

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, 2 the man who gets understanding. 1

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In The King James Version

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

In Context

12for whom Adonai 'ahav ·affectionately loves·, he reproves; + 3:12. Quoted in Rev 3:19 2 even as a father + 3:12. Quoted in Heb 12:7 reproves his son + 3:12. (11-12) Quoted in Heb 12:5-6 in whom he delights. 1

14For her good profit is better than getting silver, 2 and her teshuvah ·complete return· is better than fine gold. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 119:72ט ( Tov-liy, Good-for me) The Torah ·Teaching· of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD or YOD י 1

Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom. 2 Get understanding. 2 Don’t forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth. 1

Proverbs 8:34Blessed is the man who sh'ma ·hears obeys· me, 2 watching daily at my gates, 2 waiting at my door posts. 1

Proverbs 18:1An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, 2 and defies all 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 →

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