Proverbs 3:14

Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

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  • 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! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
  • Matt 16:26 : 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?›
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ, 9 ¶ And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
  • Rev 3:18 : 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.›
  • 2 Chr 1:11-12 : 11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, 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 honour, 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 depth 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 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it [shall not be for] jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for 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 an 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 seekest her as silver, and searchest 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 to it.

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    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.

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    18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom [is] above rubies.

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

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