Verse 14

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

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.