Proverbs 8:10
Receiue mine instruction, and not siluer, and knowledge rather then fine golde.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
In Context
9They are all plaine to him that will vnderstande, and streight to them that woulde finde knowledge.
11For wisdome is better then precious stones: and all pleasures are not to be compared vnto her.
Cross References
Psalms 119:127Therefore loue I thy commandements aboue golde, yea, aboue most fine golde.
Proverbs 2:4If thou seekest her as siluer, and searchest for her as for treasures,
Proverbs 8:19My fruite is better then golde, euen then fine golde, and my reuenues better then fine siluer.
Proverbs 16:16Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.
Proverbs 23:23Bye the trueth, but sell it not: likewise wisdome, and instruction, and vnderstanding.
Acts 3:6Then said Peter, Siluer and gold haue I none, but such as I haue, that giue I thee: In the Name of Iesus Christ of Nazareth, rise vp and walke.
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 →