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Proverbs 3:14 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 3 · verse 14
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.Proverbs 3:14 · King James Version
Proverbs 3:14 in context
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.
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Key words (Strong's)
- merchandiseçacharprofitH5504 →
- merchandiseçâcharan emporiumH5505 →
- betterṭôwbgood in the widest senseH2896 →
- silverkeçephsilverH3701 →
- gaintᵉbûwʼâhincomeH8393 →
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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