Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction rather than silver; 2 knowledge rather than choice gold. 1
One Unity Resource 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 him who understands, 2 right to those who find knowledge. 1
11For wisdom is better than rubies. 2 All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it. 1
Cross References
Psalms 119:127ע ( ‘Al-kein, Therefore-thus) Therefore I 'ahav ·affectionately love· your mitzvot ·instructions· more than gold, 2 yes, more than pure gold. 1
Proverbs 2:4If you seek her as silver, 2 and search for her as for hidden treasures: 1
Proverbs 8:19My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; 2 my yield than choice silver. 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
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. 2 Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding. 1
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 →