Proverbs 3:13

World English Bible (2000)

Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 9:15-18 : 15 Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. 16 Then I said, "Wisdom is better than strength." Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.
  • 1 Kgs 10:23-24 : 23 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom. 24 All the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.
  • Prov 4:5-9 : 5 Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth. 6 Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you. 7 Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding. 8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her. 9 She will give to your head a garland of grace. She will deliver a crown of splendor to you."
  • Prov 8:32-35 : 32 "Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it. 34 Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. 35 For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.
  • Prov 18:1 : 1 An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
  • Prov 2:4 : 4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:
  • 1 Kgs 10:1-9 : 1 When the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of Yahweh, she came to prove him with hard questions. 2 She came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bore spices, and very much gold, and precious stones; and when she was come to Solomon, she talked with him of all that was in her heart. 3 Solomon told her all her questions: there was not anything hidden from the king which he didn't tell her. 4 When the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built, 5 and the food of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their clothing, and his cup bearers, and his ascent by which he went up to the house of Yahweh; there was no more spirit in her. 6 She said to the king, "It was a true report that I heard in my own land of your acts, and of your wisdom. 7 However I didn't believe the words, until I came, and my eyes had seen it. Behold, the half was not told me! Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard. 8 Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom. 9 Blessed is Yahweh your God, who delighted in you, to set you on the throne of Israel. Because Yahweh loved Israel forever, therefore made he you king, to do justice and righteousness."

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:14
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    14For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

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

  • Prov 16:20-22
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    81%

    20He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

  • Prov 4:7
    79%

    7Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

  • Prov 1:5-6
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    78%

    5that the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:

    6to understand a proverb, and parables, the words and riddles of the wise.

  • Prov 3:18-19
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    78%

    18She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her. Happy is everyone who retains her.

    19By wisdom Yahweh founded the earth. By understanding, he established the heavens.

  • Prov 8:35
    77%

    35For whoever finds me, finds life, and will obtain favor from Yahweh.

  • Prov 2:9-11
    3 verses
    77%

    9Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.

    10For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,

  • Prov 3:4
    76%

    4So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

  • Eccl 7:11
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    11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.

  • Prov 15:21
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    21Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding keeps his way straight.

  • Prov 1:2-3
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    76%

    2to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

    3to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

  • Prov 21:21
    76%

    21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.

  • Prov 23:24
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    24The father of the righteous has great joy. Whoever fathers a wise child delights in him.

  • Job 28:12-13
    2 verses
    76%

    12"But where shall wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?

    13Man doesn't know its price; Neither is it found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 3:12
    75%

    12for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.

  • Prov 14:33
    75%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • Job 5:17
    75%

    17"Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

  • Prov 24:14
    75%

    14so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 18:15
    75%

    15The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 8:9-12
    4 verses
    75%

    9They are all plain to him who understands, right to those who find knowledge.

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

    12"I, wisdom, have made prudence my dwelling. Find out knowledge and discretion.

  • Prov 10:13
    74%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

  • Prov 13:15
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    15Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

  • Prov 2:2-6
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    2So as to turn your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding;

    3Yes, if you call out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding;

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

    5then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.

    6For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 24:3
    74%

    3Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established;

  • Job 28:28
    74%

    28To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

  • Prov 14:6
    73%

    6A scoffer seeks wisdom, and doesn't find it, but knowledge comes easily to a discerning person.

  • Eccl 1:18
    73%

    18For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

  • Prov 9:10
    73%

    10The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Prov 28:11
    73%

    11The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.

  • Prov 29:3
    73%

    3Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father; but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

  • Job 28:20
    73%

    20Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 3:16
    73%

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

  • Eccl 7:19
    73%

    19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.