Proverbs 3:14
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
World Messianic Bible
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In Context
13Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.
15She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11God said to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, honor, or the life of those who hate you, nor yet have you asked for long life; but have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king,
Psalms 119:72The Torah you have spoken is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:162I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great plunder.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 16:16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Matthew 16:26For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what will a man 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 →