Proverbs 3:14
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”Proverbs 3:14
What Does Proverbs 3:14 Mean?
Proverbs 3:14 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, verse 14 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 3:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 8:10“Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.”Proverbs 16:16“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”Proverbs 8:11“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.”Job 28:13“Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.”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.”2 Chronicles 1:11“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:”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.”Proverbs 2:4“If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;”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?”2 Chronicles 9:7“Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom.”Philippians 3:8“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,”Revelation 18:11“And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:”
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