Proverbs 3:14

World English Bible (2000)

For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his life? Or what will a man give in exchange for his life?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Yes most certainly, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that which is of 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 by fire, that you may become rich; and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.
  • 2 Chr 1:11-12 : 11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, 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. I will give you riches, wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you; neither shall there any after you have the like."
  • Job 28:13-19 : 13 Man doesn't know its price; Neither is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says, 'It isn't in me.' The sea says, 'It isn't with me.' 15 It can't be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price. 16 It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. YUD
  • Ps 119:111 : 111 I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
  • Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great spoil.
  • 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 rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:13
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    13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding.

  • Prov 3:15-18
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    15 She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

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

    17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

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

  • Prov 16:16
    83%

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

  • Prov 8:10-12
    3 verses
    83%

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

    11 For 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 8:18-19
    2 verses
    79%

    18 With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

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

  • Prov 4:7-8
    2 verses
    78%

    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.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    78%

    15 It can't be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price.

    16 It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

    17 Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

    18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

    19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

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

  • Prov 2:3-4
    2 verses
    78%

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

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

  • Eccl 7:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

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

    12 For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

  • Prov 20:15
    76%

    15 There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

  • Ezek 28:4
    75%

    4 by your wisdom and by your understanding you have gotten yourself riches, and have gotten gold and silver into your treasures;

  • Prov 22:1
    75%

    1 A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

  • Prov 19:8
    74%

    8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

  • Job 28:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

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

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

  • Prov 24:14
    73%

    14 so 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.

  • Ps 19:10
    73%

    10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

  • Prov 2:10
    72%

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

  • Prov 23:23
    72%

    23 Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    72%

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

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

  • Job 28:1
    71%

    1 "Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold which they refine.

  • Prov 31:10
    71%

    10 Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

  • Prov 21:20
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    20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

  • Prov 8:35
    71%

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

  • Job 3:15
    71%

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

  • Prov 14:24
    71%

    24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools crowns them with folly.

  • Prov 1:5
    71%

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

  • Prov 4:5
    71%

    5 Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth.

  • Eccl 7:19
    71%

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

  • Prov 24:4
    71%

    4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

  • Eccl 5:10
    70%

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

  • Prov 15:16
    70%

    16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.