Devine Scripture

Proverbs 3:14

Proverbs chapter 3 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

v.14This passage

v.15She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 8:10

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

  • Proverbs 2:4

    If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:

  • Philippians 3:8

    Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ,

  • Proverbs 8:19

    My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.

  • 2 Chronicles 1:11

    And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thy heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of them that hate thee, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

  • Psalms 119:72

    The law of thy mouth is better unto me Than thousands of gold and silver. י YODH.