Proverbs 3:14
For her good profit is better than getting silver, 2 and her teshuvah ·complete return· is better than fine gold. 1
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13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, 2 the man who gets understanding. 1
15She is more precious than rubies. 2 None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her. 1
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
Psalms 119:162שׂ ( Sas, Rejoice) I rejoice at your word, 2 as one who finds great plunder. 1
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction rather than silver; 2 knowledge rather than choice gold. 1
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! 2 Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. 1
Matthew 16:26For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?
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 →