Proverbs 3:14

For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

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WEBBE

For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

BSB

for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.

KJV

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

ASV

For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

BBE

For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 13–20

No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our ways pleasantness, and our paths peace, for his are so; but we too often step aside from them, to our own hurt and grief. Christ is that Wisdom, by whom the worlds were made, and still are in being; happy are those to whom he is made of God wisdom. He has wherewithal to make good all his promises.

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