Verse 14

For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  For hennes verdi er bedre enn sølv, og hennes gevinst er mer verdifull enn gull.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  For hennes avkastning er bedre enn sølv og hennes vinning bedre enn fint gull.

• Norsk King James

  For verdien av visdom er bedre enn hva som kan vinnes av sølv, og gevinsten er mer verdifull enn fint gull.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  For å handle med den er bedre enn å handle med sølv, og hennes gevinst er bedre enn gull.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  For å handle med den er bedre enn å handle med sølv, og å vinne den er bedre enn gull.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  For handelen med visdom er bedre enn handel med sølv, og dens gevinst mer enn fint gull.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  For dens verdi er bedre enn sølv, og dens inntekt bedre enn fint gull.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  For handelen med visdom er bedre enn handel med sølv, og dens gevinst mer enn fint gull.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  for visdommen er bedre å få tak i enn sølv, og mer verdt enn gull.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  For dens avkastning er bedre enn sølv, og fortjenesten bedre enn gull.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Thi det er bedre at kjøbslaae med den, end at kjøbslaae med Sølv, og dens Indkomme (er bedre) end opgravet (Guld).

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  For handelen med den er bedre enn handel med sølv, og dens fortjeneste bedre enn fint gull.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  For its merchandise is better than the merchandise of silver, and its gain than fine gold.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  For hennes fortjeneste er bedre enn sølv, og hennes avkastning bedre enn fint gull.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  For hun er mer verdt enn sølv, og hennes avkastning er bedre enn gull.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  For gevinst av den er bedre enn gevinst av sølv, og dens fortjeneste bedre enn gull.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  For handel med den er bedre enn handel med sølv, og dens utbytte bedre enn gull.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  for the gettinge of it is better then eny marchaundise of syluer, & the profit of it is better then golde.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  For the marchandise thereof is better then the marchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then golde.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  For the marchaundise of it, is better then the marchaundise of siluer, and the gayne therof is better then golde.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  For her good profit is better than getting silver, And her return is better than fine gold.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  For better `is' her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.

• World English Bible (2000)

  For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, and my yield surpasses choice silver.
• Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!
• Matt 16:26 : 26 For what will it profit a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
• Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Indeed, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them garbage, in order that I may gain Christ, 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.
• Rev 3:18 : 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire so that you may become rich; white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not be exposed; and ointment to anoint your eyes so that you may see.
• 2 Chr 1:11-12 : 11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king— 12 Therefore wisdom and knowledge are given to you. I will also give you wealth, possessions, and honor, such as no king before you ever had and none after you will have."
• Job 28:13-19 : 13 Mankind does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says, 'It is not in me,' and the sea declares, 'It is not with me.' 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. 16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 Coral and jasper are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is above pearls. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.
• Ps 119:72 : 72 Your law is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
• Ps 119:111 : 111 I have inherited Your testimonies forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
• Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoils.
• Prov 2:4 : 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,
• Prov 8:10-11 : 10 Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.