Proverbs 3:13

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

O the happiness of a man `who' hath found wisdom, And of a man `who' bringeth forth understanding.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 9:15-18 : 15 and there hath been found in it a poor wise man, and he hath delivered the city by his wisdom, and men have not remembered that poor man! 16 And I said, `Better `is' wisdom than might, and the wisdom of the poor is despised, and his words are not heard.' -- 17 The words of the wise in quiet are heard, More than the cry of a ruler over fools. 18 Better `is' wisdom than weapons of conflict, And one sinner destroyeth much good!
  • 1 Kgs 10:23-24 : 23 And king Solomon is greater than any of the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom, 24 and all the earth is seeking the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom that God hath put into his heart,
  • Prov 4:5-9 : 5 Get wisdom, get understanding, Do not forget, nor turn away From the sayings of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she doth preserve thee, Love her, and she doth keep thee. 7 The first thing `is' wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she doth lift thee up, She honoureth thee, when thou dost embrace her. 9 She giveth to thy head a wreath of grace, A crown of beauty she doth give thee freely.
  • Prov 8:32-35 : 32 And now, ye sons, hearken to me, Yea, happy are they who keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and slight not. 34 O the happiness of the man hearkening to me, To watch at my doors day by day, To watch at the door-posts of my entrance. 35 For whoso is finding me, hath found life, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.
  • Prov 18:1 : 1 For `an object of' desire he who is separated doth seek, With all wisdom he intermeddleth.
  • Prov 2:4 : 4 If thou dost seek her as silver, And as hid treasures searchest for her,
  • 1 Kgs 10:1-9 : 1 And the queen of Sheba is hearing of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of Jehovah, and cometh to try him with enigmas, 2 and she cometh to Jerusalem, with a very great company, camels bearing spices, and very much gold, and precious stone, and she cometh unto Solomon, and speaketh unto him all that hath been with her heart. 3 And Solomon declareth to her all her matters -- there hath not been a thing hid from the king that he hath not declared to her. 4 And the queen of Sheba seeth all the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he built, 5 and the food of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the standing of his ministers, and their clothing, and his butlers, and his burnt-offering that he causeth to ascend in the house of Jehovah, and there hath not been in her any more spirit. 6 And she saith unto the king, `True hath been the word that I heard in my land, concerning thy matters and thy wisdom; 7 and I gave no credence to the words till that I have come, and my eyes see, and lo, it was not declared to me -- the half; thou hast added wisdom and goodness unto the report that I heard. 8 O the happiness of thy men, O the happiness of thy servants -- these -- who are standing before thee continually, who are hearing thy wisdom! 9 Jehovah thy God is blessed who delighted in thee, to put thee on the throne of Israel; in Jehovah's loving Israel to the age He doth set thee for king, to do judgment and righteousness.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 3:14
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    14 For better `is' her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8 Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.

  • Prov 16:20-22
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    81%

    20 The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.

    21 To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

    22 A fountain of life `is' understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

  • Prov 16:16
    80%

    16 To get wisdom -- how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen than silver!

  • Prov 4:7
    79%

    7 The first thing `is' wisdom -- get wisdom, And with all thy getting get understanding.

  • Prov 1:5-6
    2 verses
    78%

    5 (The wise doth hear and increaseth learning, And the intelligent doth obtain counsels.)

    6 For understanding a proverb and its sweetness, Words of the wise and their acute sayings.

  • Prov 3:18-19
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    78%

    18 A tree of life she `is' to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her `is' happy.

    19 Jehovah by wisdom did found the earth, He prepared the heavens by understanding.

  • Prov 8:35
    77%

    35 For whoso is finding me, hath found life, And bringeth out good-will from Jehovah.

  • Prov 2:9-11
    3 verses
    77%

    9 Then understandest thou righteousness, And judgment, and uprightness -- every good path.

    10 For wisdom cometh into thy heart, And knowledge to thy soul is pleasant,

    11 Thoughtfulness doth watch over thee, Understanding doth keep thee,

  • Prov 3:4
    76%

    4 And find grace and good understanding In the eyes of God and man.

  • Eccl 7:11
    76%

    11 Wisdom `is' good with an inheritance, And an advantage `it is' to those beholding the sun.

  • Prov 15:21
    76%

    21 Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2 For knowing wisdom and instruction, For understanding sayings of intelligence,

    3 For receiving the instruction of wisdom, Righteousness, judgment, and uprightness,

  • Prov 21:21
    76%

    21 Whoso is pursuing righteousness and kindness, Findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  • Prov 23:24
    76%

    24 The father of the righteous rejoiceth greatly, The begetter of the wise rejoiceth in him.

  • Job 28:12-13
    2 verses
    76%

    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.

  • Prov 3:12
    75%

    12 For whom Jehovah loveth He reproveth, Even as a father the son He is pleased with.

  • Prov 14:33
    75%

    33 In the heart of the intelligent wisdom doth rest. And in the midst of fools it is known.

  • Job 5:17
    75%

    17 Lo, the happiness of mortal man, God doth reprove him: And the chastisement of the Mighty despise not,

  • Prov 24:14
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    14 So `is' the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul, If thou hast found that there is a posterity And thy hope is not cut off.

  • Prov 18:15
    75%

    15 The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 8:9-12
    4 verses
    75%

    9 All of them `are' plain to the intelligent, And upright to those finding knowledge.

    10 Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11 For better `is' wisdom than rubies, Yea, all delights are not comparable with it.

    12 I, wisdom, have dwelt with prudence, And a knowledge of devices I find out.

  • Prov 10:13
    74%

    13 In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod `is' for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

  • Prov 13:15
    74%

    15 Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous `is' hard.

  • Prov 2:2-6
    5 verses
    74%

    2 To cause thine ear to attend to wisdom, Thou inclinest thy heart to understanding,

    3 For, if for intelligence thou callest, For understanding givest forth thy voice,

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

    5 Then understandest thou fear of Jehovah, And knowledge of God thou findest.

    6 For Jehovah giveth wisdom, From His mouth knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 24:3
    74%

    3 By wisdom is a house builded, And by understanding it establisheth itself.

  • Job 28:28
    74%

    28 And He saith to man: -- `Lo, fear of the Lord, that `is' wisdom, And to turn from evil `is' understanding.'

  • Prov 14:6
    73%

    6 A scorner hath sought wisdom, and it is not, And knowledge to the intelligent `is' easy.

  • Eccl 1:18
    73%

    18 for, in abundance of wisdom `is' abundance of sadness, and he who addeth knowledge addeth pain.'

  • Prov 9:10
    73%

    10 The commencement of wisdom `is' the fear of Jehovah, And a knowledge of the Holy Ones `is' understanding.

  • Prov 28:11
    73%

    11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, And the intelligent poor searcheth him.

  • Prov 29:3
    73%

    3 A man loving wisdom rejoiceth his father, And a friend of harlots destroyeth wealth.

  • Job 28:20
    73%

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

  • Prov 3:16
    73%

    16 Length of days `is' in her right hand, In her left `are' wealth and honour.

  • Eccl 7:19
    73%

    19 The wisdom giveth strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been in a city.