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Proverbs 3:13-18 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 3 · verses 13–18
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. 18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.Proverbs 3:13-18 · King James Version
Proverbs 3:13-18 in context
11My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
19The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Commentary
Cross references
- Proverbs 8:32-35
- Proverbs 16:16
- Proverbs 3:2
- 2 Corinthians 6:10
- Luke 1:79
- Proverbs 11:30
- Proverbs 15:4
- Revelation 2:7
Key words (Strong's)
- pleasantnessnôʻamagreeablenessH5278 →
- merchandiseçacharprofitH5504 →
- merchandiseçâcharan emporiumH5505 →
- preciousyâqârvaluableH3368 →
- findethmâtsâʼproperly, to come forth toH4672 →
- gettethpûwqto issueH6329 →
- wisdomchokmâhwisdomH2451 →
- betterṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
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Solomon had pressed us earnestly to seek diligently for wisdom (Pro 2:1, etc.), and had assured us that we should succeed in our sincere and constant pursuits. But the question is, What shall we get by it when we have found it? Prospect of advantage is the spring and spur of industry;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 13-20