Verse 14

For the merchandise{H5504} of it is better{H2896} than the merchandise{H5505} of silver{H3701}, and the gain{H8393} thereof than fine gold{H2742}.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 8:19 : 19 My fruit{H6529} is better{H2896} than gold{H2742}, yea, than fine gold{H6337}; and my revenue{H8393} than choice{H977}{(H8737)} silver{H3701}.
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better{H2896} is it to get{H7069}{(H8800)} wisdom{H2451} than gold{H2742}! and to get{H7069}{(H8800)} understanding{H998} rather to be chosen{H977}{(H8737)} than silver{H3701}!
  • Matt 16:26 : 26 For{G1063} what{G5101} is a man{G444} profited{G5623}{(G5743)}, if{G1437} he shall gain{G2770}{(G5661)} the whole{G3650} world{G2889}, and{G1161} lose{G2210}{(G5686)} his own{G846} soul{G5590}? or{G2228} what{G5101} shall a man{G444} give{G1325}{(G5692)} in exchange{G465} for his{G846} soul{G5590}?
  • Phil 3:8-9 : 8 Yea{G235} doubtless{G3304}, and{G2532} I count{G2233}{(G5736)} all things{G3956} but loss{G2209} for{G1511}{(G5750)}{G1223} the excellency{G5242}{(G5723)} of the knowledge{G1108} of Christ{G5547} Jesus{G2424} my{G3450} Lord{G2962}: for{G1223} whom{G3739} I have suffered the loss{G2210}{(G5681)} of all things{G3956}, and{G2532} do count{G2233}{(G5736)} them{G1511}{(G5750)} but dung{G4657}, that{G2443} I may win{G2770}{(G5661)} Christ{G5547}, 9 And{G2532} be found{G2147}{(G5686)} in{G1722} him{G846}, not{G3361} having{G2192}{(G5723)} mine own{G1699} righteousness{G1343}, which{G3588} is of{G1537} the law{G3551}, but{G235} that which{G3588} is through{G1223} the faith{G4102} of Christ{G5547}, the righteousness{G1343} which{G3588} is of{G1537} God{G2316} by{G1909} faith{G4102}:
  • Rev 3:18 : 18 I counsel{G4823}{(G5719)} thee{G4671} to buy{G59}{(G5658)} of{G3844} me{G1700} gold{G5553} tried{G4448}{(G5772)} in{G1537} the fire{G4442}, that{G2443} thou mayest be rich{G4147}{(G5661)}; and{G2532} white{G3022} raiment{G2440}, that{G2443} thou mayest be clothed{G4016}{(G5643)}, and{G2532} that the shame{G152} of thy{G4675} nakedness{G1132} do{G5319} not{G3361} appear{G5319}{(G5686)}; and{G2532} anoint{G1472}{(G5657)} thine{G4675} eyes{G3788} with eyesalve{G2854}, that{G2443} thou mayest see{G991}{(G5725)}.
  • 2 Chr 1:11-12 : 11 And God{H430} said{H559}{(H8799)} to Solomon{H8010}, Because this was in thine heart{H3824}, and thou hast not asked{H7592}{(H8804)} riches{H6239}, wealth{H5233}, or honour{H3519}, nor the life{H5315} of thine enemies{H8130}{(H8802)}, neither yet hast asked{H7592}{(H8804)} long{H7227} life{H3117}; but hast asked{H7592}{(H8799)} wisdom{H2451} and knowledge{H4093} for thyself, that thou mayest judge{H8199}{(H8799)} my people{H5971}, over whom I have made thee king{H4427}{(H8689)}: 12 Wisdom{H2451} and knowledge{H4093} is granted{H5414}{(H8803)} unto thee; and I will give{H5414}{(H8799)} thee riches{H6239}, and wealth{H5233}, and honour{H3519}, such as none of the kings{H4428} have had that have been before{H6440} thee, neither shall there any after{H310} thee have the like.
  • Job 28:13-19 : 13 Man{H582} knoweth{H3045}{(H8804)} not the price{H6187} thereof; neither is it found{H4672}{(H8735)} in the land{H776} of the living{H2416}. 14 The depth{H8415} saith{H559}{(H8804)}, It is not in me: and the sea{H3220} saith{H559}{(H8804)}, It is not with me. 15 It cannot be gotten{H5414}{(H8714)} for gold{H5458}, neither shall silver{H3701} be weighed{H8254}{(H8735)} for the price{H4242} thereof. 16 It cannot be valued{H5541}{(H8792)} with the gold{H3800} of Ophir{H211}, with the precious{H3368} onyx{H7718}, or the sapphire{H5601}. 17 The gold{H2091} and the crystal{H2137} cannot equal{H6186}{(H8799)} it: and the exchange{H8545} of it shall not be for jewels{H3627} of fine gold{H6337}. 18 No mention{H2142}{(H8735)} shall be made of coral{H7215}, or of pearls{H1378}: for the price{H4901} of wisdom{H2451} is above rubies{H6443}. 19 The topaz{H6357} of Ethiopia{H3568} shall not equal{H6186}{(H8799)} it, neither shall it be valued{H5541}{(H8792)} with pure{H2889} gold{H3800}.
  • Ps 119:72 : 72 The law{H8451} of thy mouth{H6310} is better{H2896} unto me than thousands{H505} of gold{H2091} and silver{H3701}.
  • Ps 119:111 : 111 Thy testimonies{H5715} have I taken as an heritage{H5157}{(H8804)} for ever{H5769}: for they are the rejoicing{H8342} of my heart{H3820}.
  • Ps 119:162 : 162 I rejoice{H7797}{(H8801)} at thy word{H565}, as one that findeth{H4672}{(H8802)} great{H7227} spoil{H7998}.
  • Prov 2:4 : 4 If thou seekest{H1245}{(H8762)} her as silver{H3701}, and searchest{H2664}{(H8799)} for her as for hid treasures{H4301};
  • Prov 8:10-11 : 10 Receive{H3947}{(H8798)} my instruction{H4148}, and not silver{H3701}; and knowledge{H1847} rather than choice{H977}{(H8737)} gold{H2742}. 11 For wisdom{H2451} is better{H2896} than rubies{H6443}; and all the things that may be desired{H2656} are not to be compared{H7737}{(H8799)} to it.