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)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13O the happiness of a man `who' hath found wisdom, And of a man `who' bringeth forth understanding.

  • Prov 3:15-18
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    84%

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

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

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

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

  • Prov 16:16
    83%

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

  • Prov 8:10-12
    3 verses
    83%

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

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

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

  • Prov 8:18-19
    2 verses
    79%

    18Wealth and honour `are' with me, Lasting substance and righteousness.

    19Better `is' my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.

  • Prov 4:7-8
    2 verses
    78%

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

    8Exalt her, and she doth lift thee up, She honoureth thee, when thou dost embrace her.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    78%

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

    16It is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, With precious onyx and sapphire,

    17Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor `is' its exchange a vessel of fine gold.

    18Corals and pearl are not remembered, The acquisition of wisdom `is' above rubies.

    19Not equal it doth the topaz of Cush, With pure gold it is not valued.

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

  • Prov 2:3-4
    2 verses
    78%

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

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

  • Eccl 7:11-12
    2 verses
    76%

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

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

  • Prov 20:15
    76%

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

  • Ezek 28:4
    75%

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

  • Prov 22:1
    75%

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

  • Prov 19:8
    74%

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

  • Job 28:12-13
    2 verses
    74%

    12And the wisdom -- whence is it found? And where `is' this, the place of understanding?

    13Man hath not known its arrangement, Nor is it found in the land of the living.

  • Prov 24:14
    73%

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

  • Ps 19:10
    73%

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

  • Prov 2:10
    72%

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

  • Prov 23:23
    72%

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

  • Prov 1:2-3
    2 verses
    72%

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

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

  • Job 28:1
    71%

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

  • Prov 31:10
    71%

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

  • Prov 21:20
    71%

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

  • Prov 8:35
    71%

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

  • Job 3:15
    71%

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

  • Prov 14:24
    71%

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

  • Prov 1:5
    71%

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

  • Prov 4:5
    71%

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

  • Eccl 7:19
    71%

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

  • Prov 24:4
    71%

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

  • Eccl 5:10
    70%

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

  • Prov 15:16
    70%

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