Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 3:14
“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 3:14 Context
11My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 12For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. 13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
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Other Translations
For the merchandise of it is better then the merchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof, then fine gold.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
- Basic English Bible
For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
- Darby Bible
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold.
- Webster's Bible
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
- World English Bible
For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
- Basic English Bible
For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
- Darby Bible
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold.
- Webster's Bible
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
- World English Bible
For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 3:14
3:13 Findeth - Which supposes his diligent searching for it.