Proverbs 8:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 8:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 8:10 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 8:10 — KJV
“Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.”
— Proverbs 8:10 (KJV)
Proverbs 8:10 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 8:10
“My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:10: silver, than, choice
“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 8:10: silver, rather, than
“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. loving...: or, favour is better than, etc”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:10: silver, rather, than
“The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:10: silver, than, gold
“And shall also carry captives into Egypt their gods, with their princes, and with their precious vessels of silver and of gold; and he shall continue more years than the king of the north. their precious...: Heb. vessels of their desire”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:10: silver, than, gold
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