Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and knowledge rather than pure gold.
New American Standard Bible
And knowledge rather than choicest gold.
King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
International Standard Version
Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold,
A Conservative Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
American Standard Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Amplified
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,
Bible in Basic English
Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.
Darby Translation
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:
Julia Smith Translation
Receive my instruction and not silver and knowledge above tried gold.
King James 2000
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Take my teaching and not silver; may you choose knowledge rather than choice gold.
Modern King James verseion
Receive my instruction and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.
NET Bible
Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
New Heart English Bible
Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
The Emphasized Bible
Receive my correction, and not silver, and knowledge, rather than choicest gold.
Webster
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
World English Bible
Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
Youngs Literal Translation
Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Themes
Knowledge » Of more value than gold
Silver » Wisdom to be esteemed more than
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Topics
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Laqach
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
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and right to those who discover knowledge.
and knowledge rather than pure gold.
and nothing desirable can compare with it.
Cross References
Psalm 119:72
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalm 119:127
more than gold, even the purest gold,
Psalm 119:162
like one who finds vast treasure.
Proverbs 2:4-5
and search for it like hidden treasure,
Proverbs 3:13-15
and who acquires understanding,
Proverbs 8:19
and my harvest than pure silver.
Proverbs 10:20
the heart of the wicked is of little value.
Proverbs 16:16
how much better it is than gold!
And get understanding—
it is preferable to silver.
Proverbs 23:23
wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
and an advantage to those who see the sun,
Acts 3:6
But Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold, but what I have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!”
2 Corinthians 6:10
as poor yet enriching many;
as having nothing yet possessing everything.