Proverbs 3:14
What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return 1 and its profit is better than gold. 1
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13The one who finds wisdom is blessed; 1 he also gets understanding. 1
15Wisdom is more precious than jewels 1 and nothing you desire can compare to her. 1
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11God said to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and because you have not asked for riches, wealth, or honor, nor for the life of those who hate you, nor for long life for yourself, but you have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, so that you might rule my people, over whom I have made you king, and this is what I will do.
Psalms 119:72Instruction from your mouth is more precious to me 1 than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YOD 1
Psalms 119:162I rejoice at your word 1 like one who finds great plunder. 1
Proverbs 8:10Acquire my instruction rather than silver; 1 acquire knowledge rather than pure gold. 1
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. 1 To get understanding should be chosen more than silver. 1
Matthew 16:26For what does it profit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? What can a person 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 →