Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.
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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, right to those who find knowledge.
11For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can’t be compared to it.
Cross References
Psalms 119:127Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold.
Proverbs 2:4if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;
Proverbs 8:19My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, my yield than choice silver.
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
Acts 3:6But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and 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 →