Proverbs 3:14

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ, 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, [even] that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:
  • Rev 3:18 : 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold refined by fire, that thou mayest become rich; and white garments, that thou mayest clothe thyself, and [that] the shame of thy nakedness be not made manifest; and eyesalve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see.
  • 2 Chr 1:11-12 : 11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of them that hate thee, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: 12 wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee; neither shall there any after thee have the like.
  • Job 28:13-19 : 13 Man knoweth not the price thereof; Neither is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep saith, It is not in me; And the sea saith, It is not with me. 15 It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver.
  • Ps 119:111 : 111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
  • Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice at thy word, As one that findeth great spoil.
  • Prov 2:4 : 4 If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:
  • Prov 8:10-11 : 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 3:13
    84%

    13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

  • Prov 3:15-18
    4 verses
    84%

    15She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

    16Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.

    18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: And happy is every one that retaineth her.

  • Prov 16:16
    83%

    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

  • Prov 8:10-12
    3 verses
    83%

    10Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

    12I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledge [and] discretion.

  • Prov 8:18-19
    2 verses
    79%

    18Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.

    19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.

  • Prov 4:7-8
    2 verses
    78%

    7Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

    8Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    78%

    15It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

    16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

    17Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

    18No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

    19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

    20Whence then cometh wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 2:3-4
    2 verses
    78%

    3Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding;

    4If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:

  • Eccl 7:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

    11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

    12For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.

  • Prov 20:15
    76%

    15There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

  • Ezek 28:4
    75%

    4by thy wisdom and by thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures;

  • Prov 22:1
    75%

    1A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 19:8
    74%

    8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Job 28:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    12But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

    13Man knoweth not the price thereof; Neither is it found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 24:14
    73%

    14So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

  • Ps 19:10
    73%

    10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.

  • Prov 2:10
    72%

    10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Prov 23:23
    72%

    23Buy the truth, and sell it not; [Yea], wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    72%

    2To know wisdom and instruction; To discern the words of understanding;

    3To receive instruction in wise dealing, In righteousness and justice and equity;

  • Job 28:1
    71%

    1Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place for gold which they refine.

  • Prov 31:10
    71%

    10A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

  • Prov 21:20
    71%

    20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

  • Prov 8:35
    71%

    35For whoso findeth me findeth life, And shall obtain favor of Jehovah.

  • Job 3:15
    71%

    15Or with princes that had gold, Who filled their houses with silver:

  • Prov 14:24
    71%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

  • Prov 1:5
    71%

    5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

  • Prov 4:5
    71%

    5Get wisdom, get understanding; Forget not, neither decline from the words of my mouth;

  • Eccl 7:19
    71%

    19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

  • Prov 24:4
    71%

    4And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.

  • Eccl 5:10
    70%

    10He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

  • Prov 15:16
    70%

    16Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.