Proverbs 3:14

KJV1611 – Modern English

For its merchandise is better than the merchandise of silver, and its gain than fine gold.

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  • Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, 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 choose understanding rather than silver!
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Indeed, I count all things as loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:
  • Rev 3:18 : 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, and that the shame of your nakedness does not appear; and anoint your eyes with eyesalve, that you may see.
  • 2 Chr 1:11-12 : 11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of your enemies, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king: 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted to you; and I will give you riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before you, neither shall any after you have the like.
  • Job 28:13-19 : 13 Man does not know its value; nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The depth says, 'It is not in me'; and the sea says, 'It is not with me.' 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor shall silver be weighed for its price. 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, nor can it be exchanged 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, nor shall it be valued with pure gold.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.
  • Ps 119:111 : 111 Your testimonies I have taken as a heritage forever, for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
  • Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure.
  • Prov 2:4 : 4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden 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 cannot compare to it.

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    13Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gains understanding.

  • Prov 3:15-18
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    15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared to her.

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

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  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

  • Prov 8:10-12
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    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 cannot compare to it.

    12I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

  • Prov 8:18-19
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    18Riches and honor are with me; yes, enduring riches and righteousness.

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

  • Prov 4:7-8
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    7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting, get understanding.

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  • Job 28:15-20
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    15It cannot be bought with gold, nor shall silver be weighed for its price.

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

    17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

    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, nor shall it be valued with pure gold.

    20From where then comes wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 2:3-4
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    3Yes, if you cry out for knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding;

    4If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;

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    11Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and by it there is profit to those who see the sun.

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

  • Ezek 28:4
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    4With your wisdom and with your understanding you have gained riches for yourself, and gathered gold and silver into your treasures:

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding shall find good.

  • Job 28:12-13
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    12But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

    13Man does not know its value; nor is it found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 24:14
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    14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your expectation shall not be cut off.

  • Ps 19:10
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    10More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

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    10When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul;

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

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

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    20There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spends it up.

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    35For whoever finds me finds life and will obtain favor from the LORD.

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

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    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the foolishness of fools is folly.

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    5A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel;

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    5Get wisdom, get understanding: do not forget it; neither turn away from the words of my mouth.

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    19Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men in the city.

  • Prov 24:4
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    4And by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

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    10He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver, nor he who loves abundance with increase; this also is vanity.

  • Prov 15:16
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    16Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure with trouble.