Proverbs 3:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 3:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 3:14 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 3:14 — KJV
“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”
— Proverbs 3:14 (KJV)
Proverbs 3:14 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 3:14
“My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:14: better, than, silver
“It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. It...: Heb. Fine gold shall not be given for it”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:14: silver, thereof, fine
“The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:14: better, than, silver
“The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, thyine: or, sweet”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:14: merchandise, silver, fine
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 3:14: better, than, silver
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