Proverbs 8:10

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Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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  • Ps 119:72 : 72 Your law is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore, I love Your commandments more than gold, even pure gold.
  • Eccl 7:11 : 11 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and it is an advantage for those who see the light of day.
  • Acts 3:6 : 6 But Peter said, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk."
  • 2 Cor 6:10 : 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.
  • Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoils.
  • Prov 2:4-5 : 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
  • Prov 3:13-15 : 13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding. 14 For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.
  • Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, and my yield surpasses choice silver.
  • Prov 10:20 : 20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 8:11-12
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    82%

    11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

    12I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I possess knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 16:16
    81%

    16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!

  • Prov 3:13-14
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    79%

    13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

    14For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold.

  • Prov 8:9
    78%

    9They are all plain to those who understand, and right to those who find knowledge.

  • Prov 8:18-19
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    77%

    18Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness.

    19My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, and my yield surpasses choice silver.

  • Prov 8:33
    76%

    33Listen to instruction and be wise; do not neglect it.

  • Prov 1:2-3
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    2To know wisdom and discipline, to understand words of insight,

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

  • Prov 2:1-6
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    1My son, if you accept my words and treasure my commands with you,

    2making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding,

    3if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

    4if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,

    5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 4:7
    74%

    7Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is more desirable than great wealth; being esteemed is better than silver or gold.

  • Prov 2:10
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    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

  • Prov 20:15
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    15There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.

  • Prov 23:12
    74%

    12Apply your heart to discipline, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 4:5
    74%

    5Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

  • Prov 5:1
    74%

    1My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my understanding.

  • Prov 4:10
    73%

    10Listen, my son, and accept my words, and the years of your life will be many.

  • Prov 9:9-10
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    9Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

    10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 22:17
    73%

    17Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge.

  • Prov 1:5
    73%

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Job 28:15
    73%

    15It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver.

  • Job 28:17
    72%

    17Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

  • Prov 1:7-8
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    7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

    8Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and do not forsake your mother's teaching,

  • Ps 19:10
    72%

    10The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, and altogether righteous.

  • Job 28:19-20
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    19The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

    20But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 16:22
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    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 4:13
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    13Hold tightly to instruction; do not let it go. Guard it well, for it is your life.

  • Eccl 7:11-12
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    11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and it is an advantage for those who see the light of day.

    12For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.

  • Prov 23:23
    71%

    23Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

  • Prov 19:27
    71%

    27Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • Ezek 28:4
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    4By your wisdom and understanding, you have made wealth for yourself, and you have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries.

  • Prov 19:8
    71%

    8The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 1:23
    71%

    23If you turn at my correction, behold, I will pour out my Spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.

  • Prov 4:20
    71%

    20My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

  • Prov 24:14
    71%

    14In the same way, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Job 28:1
    71%

    1Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined.

  • Prov 25:4
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    4Remove the impurities from silver, and a vessel will come forth for the refiner.