Proverbs 3:14 · KJV
“For the merchandise of it {is} better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”
— Proverbs 3:14
Happy {is} the man {that} findeth wisdom, and the man {that} getteth understanding. {that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding}
She {is} more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Proverbs 3 — Context
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son {in whom} he delighteth.
13Happy {is} the man {that} findeth wisdom, and the man {that} getteth understanding. {that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding}
14For the merchandise of it {is} better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She {is} more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16Length of days {is} in her right hand; {and} in her left hand riches and honour.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:16
How much better {is it} to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Proverbs 8:19
My fruit {is} better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
Job 28:13-19
Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
Revelation 3:18
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and {that} the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Psalms 119:162
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
Psalms 119:111
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they {are} the rejoicing of my heart.
Matthew 16:26
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Proverbs 8:10-11
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.