Proverbs 3:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out und..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:13 — KJV
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. that getteth...: Heb. that draweth out understanding”
— Proverbs 3:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:13 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 3:13
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:13: wisdom, getteth, understanding
“He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. a widow's...: Heb. the son of a widow woman”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:13: wisdom, understanding, heb
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. a good...: or, good success his commandments: Heb. them”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:13: wisdom, understanding, heb
“Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people, even a marvellous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise men shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid. proceed: Heb. add”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:13: wisdom, understanding, heb
“And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm. wisdom...: Heb. wisdom of understanding”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:13: wisdom, understanding, heb
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