Proverbs 3:14
For the marchandise thereof is better then the marchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then golde.
Geneva Bible 1599
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In Context
13Blessed is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11And God sayde to Salomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, treasures nor honour, nor the liues of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life, but hast asked for thee wisdome and knowledge that thou mightest iudge my people, ouer whome I haue made thee King,
Psalms 119:72The Lawe of thy mouth is better vnto me, then thousands of golde and siluer.
Psalms 119:162I reioyce at thy worde, as one that findeth a great spoyle.
Proverbs 8:10Receiue mine instruction, and not siluer, and knowledge rather then fine golde.
Proverbs 16:16Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.
Matthew 16:26For what shall it profite a man though he should winne the whole worlde, if hee lose his owne soule? or what shall a man giue for recompence of his soule?
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 →