Proverbs 3:14 Parallel Translations

The profit gained from wisdomis greater than the profit gained from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

DBY:

For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

For better is her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.

Proverbs 3:14 Cross References

XREF:

Job 28:15 "Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it, Nor can silver be weighed as its price.

Proverbs 8:10 "Take my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold.

Proverbs 8:19 "My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, And my yield 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. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

3:13-20 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.

CONC:

Better Bright Fine Gain Gaining Getting Gold Greater Increase Merchandise Profit Return Returns Revenue Silver Thereof Trading Yields

Better Bright Fine Gain Gaining Getting Gold Good Greater Increase Merchandise Profit Profitable Returns Revenue Silver Thereof Trading Yields

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