Proverbs 3:14

For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

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}.

for her profit exceeds that of silver, gaining her is better than gold,

for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.

For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 16:16 (10 votes)

    ¶ How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  • Proverbs 8:19 (7 votes)

    My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

  • Job 28:13 (5 votes)

    Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.

  • Job 28:19 (5 votes)

    The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

  • Matthew 16:26 (5 votes)

    For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

  • Proverbs 8:10 (4 votes)

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

  • Proverbs 8:11 (4 votes)

    For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.