proverbs 3:14 for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver and the gain thereof than fine gold

Proverbs 3:14

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For better is her merchandise, than the merchandise of silver, yea, than gold, her increase;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold—her increase.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chief and purest gold:
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For the marchandise thereof is better then the marchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then golde.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and its gains than fine gold.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— For it is better to traffic for her, than for treasures of gold and silver.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

For x3588

(3588) Complement
כִּי
kiy
{kee}

A primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjugation or adverb; often largely modified by other particles annexed.

the merchandise 5504

{5504} Prime
סַחַר
cachar
{sakh'-ar}

From H5503; profit (from trade).

of it [is] better 2896

{2896} Prime
טוֹב
towb
{tobe}

From H2895; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well).

than the merchandise 5505

{5505} Prime
סַחַר
cachar
{saw-khar'}

From H5503; an emporium; abstractly profit (from trade).

x4480

(4480) Complement
מִן
min
{min}

For H4482; properly a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses.

of silver, 3701

{3701} Prime
כֶּסֶף
keceph
{keh'-sef}

From H3700; silver (from its pale color); by implication money.

and the gain 8393

{8393} Prime
תְּבוּאָה
t@buw'ah
{teb-oo-aw'}

From H0935; income, that is, produce (literally or figuratively).

thereof than fine gold. 2742

{2742} Prime
חָרוּץ
charuwts
{khaw-roots'}

Passive participle of H2782; properly incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing sledge (having sharp teeth); (figuratively) determination; also eager.

x4480

(4480) Complement
מִן
min
{min}

For H4482; properly a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses.

Proverbs 3:14-15

_ _ The figure of Proverbs 3:13 carried out.

_ _ it — that is, wisdom.

_ _ merchandise of silver — acquisition by trading.

_ _ fine gold — dug gold, solid as a nugget.

See commentary on Proverbs 3:13-20.

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Proverbs 2:4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid treasures;

Proverbs 8:10-11 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. ... For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

Proverbs 8:19 My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

Proverbs 16:16 How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

2 Chronicles 1:11-12 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: ... Wisdom and knowledge [is] granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that [have been] before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

Job 28:13-19 Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living. ... The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

Psalms 119:72 The law of thy mouth [is] better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.

Psalms 119:111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they [are] the rejoicing of my heart.

Psalms 119:162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Philippians 3:8-9 Yea doubtless, and I count all things [but] loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them [but] dung, that I may win Christ, ... And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Revelation 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and [that] the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

2Ch 1:11. Jb 28:13. Ps 119:72, 111, 162. Pv 2:4; 8:10, 19; 16:16. Mt 16:26. Php 3:8. Rv 3:18.