Proverbs 8:10

Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 119:72 : 72 ¶ The law of thy mouth [is] better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 ¶ Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
  • Eccl 7:11 : 11 ¶ Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance: and [by it there is] profit to them that see the sun.
  • Acts 3:6 : 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
  • 2 Cor 6:10 : 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and [yet] possessing all things.
  • Ps 119:162 : 162 ¶ I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
  • Prov 2:4-5 : 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
  • Prov 3:13-15 : 13 ¶ Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
  • Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
  • Prov 10:20 : 20 ¶ The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 ¶ How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth, and sell [it] not; [also] wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

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

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  • Prov 16:16
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    16¶ How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  • Prov 3:13-14
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    9They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

  • Prov 8:18-19
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    18Riches and honour [are] with me; [yea], durable riches and righteousness.

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

  • Prov 8:33
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    33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

  • Prov 1:2-3
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    2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

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  • Prov 2:1-6
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    1¶ My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

    2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, [and] apply thine heart to understanding;

    3Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding;

    4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid treasures;

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    15¶ There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.

  • Prov 23:12
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    12¶ Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 4:5
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    5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

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    1¶ My son, attend unto my wisdom, [and] bow thine ear to my understanding:

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    10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.

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    9Give [instruction] to a wise [man], and he will be yet wiser: teach a just [man], and he will increase in learning.

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  • Prov 22:17
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    17¶ Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

  • Prov 1:5
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    5A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

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    15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed [for] the price thereof.

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    17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it [shall not be for] jewels of fine gold.

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    13Take fast hold of instruction; let [her] not go: keep her; for she [is] thy life.

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    20¶ My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

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