Proverbs 3:14 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 3:14

12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
^aJust as a father the son in whom he delights.

13 ^aHappy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;

14 ^aFor her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

15 She is more precious than rubies,
And ^aall the things you may desire cannot compare with her.

16 ^aLength of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.

17 ^aHer ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.

18 She is ^aa tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who¹ retain her.

Verse Comparison: Proverbs 3:14

American Standard Version
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

Amplified® Bible
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit of it better than fine gold.

Contemporary English Version
Wisdom is worth more than silver; it makes you much richer than gold.

Darby English Version
For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.

Good News Bible
There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold.

King James Version
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

New American Standard Bible
For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.

New International Version
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.

New King James Version
For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For her profit yields more than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.

Revised Standard Version
for the gain from it is better than gain from silver and its profit better than gold.

Young's Literal Translation
For better `is' her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.

New English Translation
For her¹ benefit² is more profitable³ than silver, and her⁴ gain⁵ is better⁶ than gold.