Proverbs 8:10

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Students of biblical languages
Pastors and teachers
Serious Bible students
Researchers needing lexical linkage
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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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

Prov 8:11-12
2 verses
82%
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
Prov 16:16
81%
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
Prov 3:13-14
2 verses
79%
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Prov 8:9
78%
9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Prov 8:18-19
2 verses
77%
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
76%
33Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Prov 1:2-3
2 verses
75%
2To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
Prov 2:1-6
6 verses
75%
1My 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;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Prov 4:7
74%
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Prov 22:1
74%
1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Prov 2:10
74%
10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
Prov 20:15
74%
15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Prov 23:12
74%
12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Prov 4:5
74%
5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
Prov 5:1
74%
1My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
Prov 4:10
73%
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
Prov 9:9-10
2 verses
73%
9Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Prov 22:17
73%
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
Prov 1:5
73%
5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Job 28:15
73%
15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
Job 28:17
72%
17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
Prov 1:7-8
2 verses
72%
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
Ps 19:10
72%
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Job 28:19-20
2 verses
72%
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 16:22
72%
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Prov 18:15
71%
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Prov 4:13
71%
13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Eccl 7:11-12
2 verses
71%
11Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
Prov 23:23
71%
23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Prov 19:27
71%
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Ezek 28:4
71%
4With thy wisdom and with thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures:
Prov 19:8
71%
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Prov 1:23
71%
23Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.
Prov 4:20
71%
20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Prov 24:14
71%
14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Job 28:1
71%
1Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it.
Prov 25:4
70%
4Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.