Proverbs 3:14

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For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 More than that, I now regard all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things– indeed, I regard them as dung!– that I may gain Christ, 9 and be found in him, not because I have my own righteousness derived from the law, but because I have the righteousness that comes by way of Christ’s faithfulness– a righteousness from God that is in fact based on Christ’s faithfulness.
  • Rev 3:18 : 18 take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!
  • 2 Chr 1:11-12 : 11 God said to Solomon,“Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king, 12 you are granted wisdom and discernment. Furthermore I am giving you riches, wealth, and honor surpassing that of any king before or after you.”
  • Job 28:13-19 : 13 Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says,‘It is not with me.’ And the sea says,‘It is not with me.’ 15 Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. 16 It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth. 18 Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls. 19 The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.
  • Ps 119:111 : 111 I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.
  • Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.
  • Prov 2:4 : 4 if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,
  • Prov 8:10-11 : 10 Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

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    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 3:15-18
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    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

    17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.

    18She is like a tree of life to those who grasp onto her, and everyone who takes hold of her will be blessed.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 8:10-12
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    10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

    12“I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 8:18-19
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    18Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

    19My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.

  • Prov 4:7-8
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    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

    8Esteem her highly and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.

  • Job 28:15-20
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    15Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

    16It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

    17Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.

    18Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

    19The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 2:3-4
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    3indeed, if you call out for discernment– shout loudly for understanding–

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

  • Eccl 7:11-12
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    11Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

    12For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

  • Prov 20:15
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    15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

  • Ezek 28:4
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    4By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Job 28:12-13
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    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

    13Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 24:14
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    14Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you have found it, you have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Ps 19:10
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    10They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.

  • Prov 2:10
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    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

  • Prov 23:23
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    23Acquire truth and do not sell it– wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

  • Prov 1:2-3
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    2To learn wisdom and moral instruction, to discern wise counsel.

    3To receive moral instruction in skillful living, with righteousness, justice, and equity.

  • Job 28:1
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    1III. Job’s Search for Wisdom(28:1-28)No Known Road to Wisdom“Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined.

  • Prov 31:10
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    10The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

  • Prov 21:20
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    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

  • Prov 8:35
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    35For the one who finds me has found life and received favor from the LORD.

  • Job 3:15
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    15or with princes who possessed gold, who filled their palaces with silver.

  • Prov 14:24
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    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

  • Prov 1:5
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    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

  • Prov 4:5
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    5Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

  • Eccl 7:19
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    19Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

  • Prov 24:4
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    4by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

  • Eccl 5:10
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    10Covetousness The one who loves money will never be satisfied with money, he who loves wealth will never be satisfied with his income. This also is futile.

  • Prov 15:16
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    16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth and turmoil with it.