Proverbs 3:14

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

For better `is' her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 8:19 : 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!
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 for what is a man profited if he may gain the whole world, but of his life suffer loss? or what shall a man give as an exchange for his life?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 yes, indeed, and I count all things to be loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom of the all things I suffered loss, and do count them to be refuse, that Christ I may gain, and be found in him, 9 not having my righteousness, which `is' of law, but that which `is' through faith of Christ -- the righteousness that is of God by the faith,
  • Rev 3:18 : 18 I counsel thee to buy from me gold fired by fire, that thou mayest be rich, and white garments that thou mayest be arrayed, and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifest, and with eye-salve anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see.
  • 2 Chr 1:11-12 : 11 And God saith to Solomon, `Because that this hath been with thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, and honour, and the life of those hating thee, and also many days hast not asked, and dost ask for thyself wisdom and knowledge, so that thou dost judge My people over which I have caused thee to reign -- 12 the wisdom and the knowledge is given to thee, and riches and wealth and honour I give to thee, that there hath not been so to the kings who `are' before thee, and after thee it is not so.'
  • Job 28:13-19 : 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.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 Better to me `is' the law of Thy mouth Than thousands of gold and silver!
  • Ps 119:111 : 111 I have inherited Thy testimonies to the age, For the joy of my heart `are' they.
  • Ps 119:162 : 162 I do rejoice concerning Thy saying, As one finding abundant spoil.
  • Prov 2:4 : 4 If thou dost seek her as silver, And as hid treasures searchest for her,
  • Prov 8:10-11 : 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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

  • Prov 3:15-18
    4 verses
    84%

    15 Precious she `is' above rubies, And all thy pleasures are not comparable to her.

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

    17 Her ways `are' ways of pleasantness, And all her paths `are' peace.

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

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

  • Prov 8:10-12
    3 verses
    83%

    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 8:18-19
    2 verses
    79%

    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 4:7-8
    2 verses
    78%

    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.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    78%

    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?

  • Prov 2:3-4
    2 verses
    78%

    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,

  • Eccl 7:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

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

    12 For wisdom `is' a defense, money `is' a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom `is', She reviveth her possessors.

  • 15 Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, `are' lips of knowledge.

  • 4 By thy wisdom and by thine understanding Thou hast made for thee wealth, And makest gold and silver in thy treasuries.

  • 1 A name is chosen rather than much wealth, Than silver and than gold -- good grace.

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

  • Job 28:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    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 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.

  • 10 They are more desirable than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, Even liquid honey of the comb.

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

  • 23 Truth buy, and sell not, Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    72%

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

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

  • 1 Surely there is for silver a source, And a place for the gold they refine;

  • 10 A woman of worth who doth find? Yea, far above rubies `is' her price.

  • 20 A treasure to be desired, and oil, `Is' in the habitation of the wise, And a foolish man swalloweth it up.

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

  • 15 Or with princes -- they have gold, They are filling their houses `with' silver.

  • 24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools `is' folly.

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

  • 5 Get wisdom, get understanding, Do not forget, nor turn away From the sayings of my mouth.

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

  • 4 And by knowledge the inner parts are filled, `With' all precious and pleasant wealth.

  • 10 Whoso is loving silver is not satisfied `with' silver, nor he who is in love with stores `with' increase. Even this `is' vanity.

  • 16 Better `is' a little with the fear of Jehovah, Than much treasure, and tumult with it.