Proverbs 3:13
O the happiness of a man [who] hath found wisdom, And of a man [who] bringeth forth understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
In Context
12For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.
14For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.
Cross References
1 Kings 10:1And the queen of Sheba is hearing of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of Jehovah, and cometh to try him with enigmas,
Job 28:18Corals and pearl are not remembered, The acquisition of wisdom [is] above rubies.
Psalms 119:72Better to me [is] the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding, Do not forget, nor turn away From the sayings of my mouth.
Proverbs 8:34O the happiness of the man hearkening to me, To watch at my doors day by day, To watch at the door-posts of my entrance.
Proverbs 18:1For [an object of] desire he who is separated doth seek, With all wisdom he intermeddleth.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:8-13
Consecration to God. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord , and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord ; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. We have… Read the whole commentary →