Devine Scripture

Proverbs 8:10

Proverbs chapter 8 · verse 10 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.9They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.

v.10This passage

v.11For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 8:19

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

  • Proverbs 3:13

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

  • Psalms 119:127

    Therefore I love thy commandments Above gold, yea, above fine gold.

  • Proverbs 2:4

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

  • Ecclesiastes 7:11

    Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

  • Proverbs 16:16

    How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.