Proverbs 3:14
King James Version (KJV)
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
World English Bible (WEB)
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14 Cross References
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honor, 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:
Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
