Proverbs 8:10
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold.
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- Proverbs 2:4–5Rank 1 from verse 10
4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
4*If thou seekest her as siluer, and searchest for her, as for hid treasures:
5Then shalt thou vnderstand the feare of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
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13¶ Happy 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.
13¶ †Happy is the man that findeth wisedome, and the man that getteth vnderstanding.
14*For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
15She is more precious then Rubies: and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared vnto her.
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Proverbs 8:10
To take, accept, admit, welcome, or obtain what is given or presented.
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instruction
Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.
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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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Understanding or awareness gained by knowing; recognition; what is known.
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Sense 1: The act of choosing; a selection. Sense 2: Selected, excellent, or preferred.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
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8:9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
8:9They are all plaine to him that vnderstandeth: and right to them that find knowledge.
8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
8:10Receiue my instruction, and not siluer: and knowledge rather then choise gold.
Selected passage8:11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
8:11*For wisedome is better then rubies: and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.