Parallel Verses
Amplified
For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her gain is better than fine gold.
New American Standard Bible
And her gain better than fine gold.
King James Version
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Holman Bible
and her revenue is better than gold.
International Standard Version
because her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than fine gold.
A Conservative Version
For the gain of it is better than the gain of silver, and the profit of it than fine gold.
American Standard Version
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
Bible in Basic English
For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
Darby Translation
For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
Julia Smith Translation
For good her gain above the gain of silver, and her increase above gold.
King James 2000
For the gain from it is better than the gain from silver, and the profit thereof than fine gold.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For her income is better than the income of silver, and her revenue than [that of] gold.
Modern King James verseion
For the profit from it is better than the gain from silver, and its produce more than fine gold;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for the getting of it is better than any merchandise of silver, and the profit of it is better than gold.
NET Bible
For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.
New Heart English Bible
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
The Emphasized Bible
For better is her merchandise, than the merchandise of silver, yea, than gold, her increase;
Webster
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold.
World English Bible
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
Youngs Literal Translation
For better is her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.
Themes
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Gold » Some things more precious than
Gold » Most valuable when pure and fine
Silver » Wisdom to be esteemed more than
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » The preciousness of
Interlinear
References
Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 3:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Happy Is The One Who Finds Wisdom
13
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,
And her gain is better than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies;
And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].
Cross References
Proverbs 8:19
“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield is better than choicest silver.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
2 Chronicles 1:11-12
God replied to Solomon, “Because this was in your heart and you did not ask for riches, possessions or honor and personal glory, or the life of those who hate you, nor have you even asked for long life, but you have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself so that you may rule and administer justice to My people over whom I have made you king,
Job 28:13-19
“Man does not know the value of it;
Nor is it found in the land of the living.
Psalm 119:72
The law from Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalm 119:111
I have taken Your testimonies as a heritage forever,
For they are the joy of my heart.
Psalm 119:162
I rejoice at Your word,
As one who finds great treasure.
Proverbs 2:4
If you seek skillful and godly wisdom as you would silver
And search for her as you would hidden treasures;
Proverbs 8:10-11
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,
Matthew 16:26
Philippians 3:8-9
But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,
Revelation 3:18