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Proverbs 3:14
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Proverbs 3:14
14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
- Iob 28.15. &c. psal. 19.10. pro. 8. vers. 11. and 19 and 16.16.
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Proverbs 3:14
APPROVED COMBINED MEANING
merchandise
Goods bought and sold; trade or commerce.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Profit, advantage, or increase; as a verb, to obtain or win.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Pure or refined; of excellent quality; also a payment imposed as a penalty, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Skeat 1893
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Open the full verse study16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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Open the full verse study19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
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Open the full verse study13Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
14The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
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Open the full verse study18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
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Open the full verse study11And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, 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:
12Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
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Open the full verse study26For 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?
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Open the full verse study4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
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Open the full verse study10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
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Open the full verse study111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
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Open the full verse study162I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
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Open the full verse study72The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
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Open the full verse study8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
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