Proverbs 3:14

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chiefest and purest gold:

Free Bible Version

for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the marchandise thereof is better then the marchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then golde.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Being wise and having good understanding is worth more than silver, better than gold.

Unlocked Literal Bible

What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return and its profit is better than gold.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.

Context

The Blessings of Wisdom

¹³Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, ¹⁴for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. ¹⁵She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.

Summary

Proverbs 3:14 highlights the value of wisdom, stating that it is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. This verse emphasizes the incomparable worth of wisdom, which brings not only material gain but also leads to a fulfilling and prosperous life. It encourages seeking wisdom above all else, as it brings lasting benefits and blessings. The verse underscores the importance of prioritizing spiritual and moral understanding over worldly possessions, recognizing wisdom as a priceless treasure that enriches every aspect of life.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

The figure of Pro 3:13 carried out. it--that is, wisdom. merchandise of silver--acquisition by trading. fine gold--dug gold, solid as a nugget.

John Gill Bible Commentary

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver,.... The believer is a spiritual merchant; faith is a trading with and for Christ, and for spiritual and heavenly things by him; and because there is a parting with something for Christ, as a man's sinful lusts and pleasures, his own righteousness, his friends and relations, when set in opposition to or competition with him, and even life itself, when called for; and because he runs a risk of suffering reproach, afflictions, and death itself; therefore this concern with him, and enjoyment of him, is called a "merchandise", which is "better than that of silver", or than silver which is got by merchandise: for Christ, and the things of Christ, are more valuable than silver, and to be preferred unto it; more useful and profitable than silver is, which a man may have a large abundance of, and lose his soul, whereas by Christ is the salvation of it; more satisfying than silver is, with which a man is never satisfied, whereas he that has Christ has enough, having all things; more pleasant in obtaining, and more safe in enjoying; a great deal of anxiety and vexation attend the one, and inexpressible pleasure the other; and more durable and lasting than that, the enjoyment of Christ is for ever; and the gain thereof than fine gold; the doctrines and ordinances of Christ are more to be desired than gold, yea, than fine gold; the blessings of grace by Christ, such as redemption, pardon of sin, &c. are not obtained by corruptible things, as silver and gold, but are more precious than they; and even the graces of Christ in the hearts of his people, as faith, hope, and love, are more precious than gold that perisheth; and much more preferable must he himself be, and the gain that accrues to a believer by him, which is cent per cent an hundred fold, even in this world, and in the world to come everlasting life: it is all clear gain a believer gets by Christ and trading with him; he has him, and all with him, without money and without price; he has that which is more worth than the gain of the whole world, even the salvation of his immortal soul; the riches he has by Christ are immense and unsearchable, the riches of grace and glory; it cannot be said how great this gain is.

Proverbs 3:14

The Blessings of Wisdom

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chiefest and purest gold:

Free Bible Version

for wisdom is worth more than silver, and pays better than gold.

Geneva Bible 1599

For the marchandise thereof is better then the marchandise of siluer, and the gaine thereof is better then golde.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

Being wise and having good understanding is worth more than silver, better than gold.

Unlocked Literal Bible

What you gain from wisdom is better than what silver will give in return and its profit is better than gold.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

For better [is] her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

The figure of Pro 3:13 carried out. it--that is, wisdom. merchandise of silver--acquisition by trading. fine gold--dug gold, solid as a nugget.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Proverbs 3:14

Verse

Context

The Blessings of Wisdom

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Proverbs 3:14

The Blessings of Wisdom

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes