Proverbs 3:13
The one who finds wisdom is blessed; 1 he also gets understanding. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
In Context
12for Yahweh disciplines those he loves, 1 as a father deals with a son who pleases him. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 10:1When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame concerning the name of Yahweh, she came to test him with hard questions.
Job 28:18No mention is worth making of coral or jasper; 1 indeed, the price of wisdom is more than rubies. 1
Psalms 119:72Instruction from your mouth is more precious to me 1 than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YOD 1
Proverbs 4:5Acquire wisdom and understanding; 1 do not forget and do not reject the words of my mouth; 1
Proverbs 8:34The one who listens to me will be blessed. 1 He will be watching every day at my doors, 1 waiting beside the posts of my doors. 1
Proverbs 18:1One who isolates himself seeks his own desire 1 and he quarrels with 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 →