Proverbs 2:4

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

If thou dost seek her as silver, And as hid treasures searchest for her,

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 13:44 : 44 `Again, the reign of the heavens is like to treasure hid in the field, which a man having found did hide, and from his joy goeth, and all, as much as he hath, he selleth, and buyeth that field.
  • Job 3:21 : 21 Who are waiting for death, and it is not, And they seek it above hid treasures.
  • Job 28:12-20 : 12 And the wisdom -- whence is it found? And where `is' this, the place of understanding? 13 Man hath not known its arrangement, Nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep hath said, `It `is' not in me,' And the sea hath said, `It is not with me.' 15 Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed -- its price. 16 It is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, With precious onyx and sapphire, 17 Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor `is' its exchange a vessel of fine gold. 18 Corals and pearl are not remembered, The acquisition of wisdom `is' above rubies. 19 Not equal it doth the topaz of Cush, With pure gold it is not valued. 20 And the wisdom -- whence doth it come? And where `is' this, the place of understanding?
  • Ps 19:10 : 10 They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb.
  • Ps 119:14 : 14 In the way of Thy testimonies I have joyed, As over all wealth.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 Better to me `is' the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
  • Ps 119:127 : 127 Therefore I have loved Thy commands Above gold -- even fine gold.
  • Prov 3:14-15 : 14 For better `is' her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase. 15 Precious she `is' above rubies, And all thy pleasures are not comparable to her.
  • Prov 8:18-19 : 18 Wealth and honour `are' with me, Lasting substance and righteousness. 19 Better `is' my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 To get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Truth buy, and sell not, Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,
  • Eccl 4:8 : 8 There is one, and there is not a second; even son or brother he hath not, and there is no end to all his labour! His eye also is not satisfied with riches, and `he saith not', `For whom am I labouring and bereaving my soul of good?' This also is vanity, it is a sad travail.
  • Matt 6:19-21 : 19 `Treasure not up to yourselves treasures on the earth, where moth and rust disfigure, and where thieves break through and steal, 20 but treasure up to yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth disfigure, and where thieves do not break through nor steal, 21 for where your treasure is, there will be also your heart.
  • Matt 19:21-22 : 21 Jesus said to him, `If thou dost will to be perfect, go away, sell what thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me.' 22 And the young man, having heard the word, went away sorrowful, for he had many possessions;
  • Matt 19:29 : 29 and every one who left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or fields, for my name's sake, an hundredfold shall receive, and life age-during shall inherit;
  • Luke 16:8 : 8 `And the lord commended the unrighteous steward that he did prudently, because the sons of this age are more prudent than the sons of the light, in respect to their generation.

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    20And the wisdom -- whence doth it come? And where `is' this, the place of understanding?

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    17I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me.

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    1Doth not wisdom call? And understanding give forth her voice?

    2At the head of high places by the way, Between the paths she hath stood,

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    15Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed -- its price.

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    16And if `there is' understanding, hear this, Give ear to the voice of my words.

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    13Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she `is' thy life.