Proverbs 3:14
For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
13O the happiness of a man [who] hath found wisdom, And of a man [who] bringeth forth understanding.
15Precious she [is] above rubies, And all thy pleasures are not comparable to her.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 1:11And God saith to Solomon, 'Because that this hath been with thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, and honour, and the life of those hating thee, and also many days hast not asked, and dost ask for thyself wisdom and knowledge, so that thou dost judge My people over which I have caused thee to reign —
Psalms 119:72Better to me [is] the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
Psalms 119:162I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 16:16To get wisdom — how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
Matthew 16:26for what is a man profited if he may gain the whole world, but of his life suffer loss? or what shall a man give as an 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 →