Proverbs 3:14
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceIob 28.15. &c. psal. 19.10. pro. 8. vers. 11. and 19 and 16.16.
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- Proverbs 16:16Rank 1 from verse 14
- Proverbs 8:19Rank 2 from verse 14
- Job 28:13–19Rank 3 from verse 14
13Man 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.
13Man knoweth not the price thereof neither is it found in the land of the liuing.
14*The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
15†It *cannot be gotten for golde, neither shall siluer be weighed for the price thereof.
16It cannot be valued with the golde of Ophir, with the precious Onix, or the Saphire.
17The golde and the chrystall cannot equall it: and the exchange of it shall not be for ‖iewels of fine golde.
18No mention shalbe made of ‖Corall, or of Pearles: for the price of wisedome is aboue Rubies.
19The Topaze of Ethiopia shall not equall it, neither shall it be valued with pure golde.
- Revelation 3:18Rank 4 from verse 14
18I 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.
18I counsell thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest bee rich, and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakednesse doe not appeare, and anoint thine eyes with eye salue, that thou mayest see.
- 2 Chronicles 1:11–12Rank 5 from verse 14
11And 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.
11And 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 wisedome and knowledge for thy selfe, that thou mayest iudge my people, ouer whom I haue made thee King:
12Wisedome and knowledge is granted vnto thee, and I will giue thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as *none of the kings haue had, that haue beene before thee, neither shall there any after thee haue the like.
- Matthew 16:26Rank 6 from verse 14
- Proverbs 2:4Rank 7 from verse 14
- Proverbs 8:10–11Rank 8 from verse 14
10Receive 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.
10Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold.
11*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.
- Psalms 119:111Rank 9 from verse 14
- Psalms 119:162Rank 10 from verse 14
- Psalms 119:72Rank 11 from verse 14
- Philippians 3:8–9Rank 12 from verse 14
8Yea 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:
8Yea doubtlesse, and I count all things but losse, for the excellencie of the knowledge of Christ Iesus my Lord: for whom I haue suffered the losse of all things, and doe count them but doung, that I may win Christ,
9And be found in him, not hauing mine owne righteousnesse, which is of the Law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousnesse which is of God by faith:
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Proverbs 3:14
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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merchandise
Goods bought and sold; trade or commerce.
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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.
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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.
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Profit, increase, advantage, benefit, or what is acquired; to obtain, win, acquire, profit by, or bring a person to the truth or cause sought.
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Of that or those previously mentioned; of it or of them.
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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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3:13¶ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
3:13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
3:14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
3:14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
Selected passage3:15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
3:15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
3:16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
3:16Length of dayes is in her right hand: and in her left hand, riches and honour.
3:17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
3:17Her wayes are wayes of plesantnesse: and all her pathes are peace.
3:18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
3:18She is a tree of life, to them that lay hold vpon her: and happy is euery one that retaineth her.
3:19The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.
3:19‖The LORD by wisedome hath founded the earth; by vnderstanding hath he established the heauens.
3:20By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
3:20By his knowledge the depthes are broken vp; and the cloudes droppe downe the dew.