Proverbs 3:15
It is more precious then pearles: and all things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
16Length of dayes is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and glory.
Cross References
Psalms 63:3For thy louing kindnesse is better then life: therefore my lippes shall prayse thee.
Proverbs 8:11For wisdome is better then precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her.
Proverbs 31:10Who shall finde a vertuous woman? for her price is farre aboue the pearles.
Matthew 13:44Againe, the kingdom of heauen is like vnto a treasure hid in ye field, which when a man hath found, he hideth it, and for ioy thereof departeth and selleth all that he hath, and buieth that field.
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 →