Proverbs 8:10
Acquire my instruction rather than silver; 1 acquire knowledge rather than pure gold. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
In Context
11For Wisdom is better than jewels; 1 no treasure is equal to her. 1
Cross References
Psalms 119:127Truly I love your commandments 1 more than gold, more than fine gold. 1
Proverbs 2:4if you seek it like you would seek silver 1 and search for understanding as you would seek hidden treasures, 1
Proverbs 8:19My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold; 1 my produce is better than pure silver. 1
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. 1 To get understanding should be chosen more than silver. 1
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, but do not sell it; 1 buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. 1
Acts 3:6But Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have, I will give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
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 →