Proverbs 3:14
For better is her merchandise, than the merchandise of silver, yea, than gold, her increase;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
13How happy the man who hath found wisdom, and the man who draweth forth understanding,
15More precious, is she, than corals, yea, none of thy delightful things, doth equal her:
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11And God said unto Solomon, Because this was near thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, or the life of them that hate thee, nor even, many days, hast thou asked,—but hast asked for thyself, wisdom and knowledge, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king,
Psalms 119:72Better to me, is the law of thy mouth, than thousands of gold and silver.
Psalms 119:162Joyful am I over thy word, Like the finder of spoil in abundance.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my correction, and not silver, and knowledge, rather than choicest gold.
Proverbs 16:16To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
Matthew 16:26For what shall a man be profited, though, the whole world, he gain, and, his life, he forfeit? Or what shall 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 →