Proverbs 3:13

Proverbs 3:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
• New International Version (NIV)Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding;

Context of Proverbs 3:13

11My son, do not reject or take lightly the discipline of the Lord [learn from your mistakes and the testing that comes from His correction through discipline]; Nor despise His rebuke, 12For those whom the Lord loves He corrects, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences], 14For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver, And her gain is better than fine gold. 15She is more precious than rubies; And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].

Proverbs 3:13 word by word

אַשְׁרֵ֣י אָ֭דָם מָצָ֣א חָכְמָ֑ה וְ֝אָדָ֗ם יָפִ֥יק תְּבוּנָֽה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Happyאֶ֫שֶׁר'esher · blessedH835
• the manאָדָם'âdâm · manH120
• findethמָצָאmâtsâ' · to findH4672
• wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• gettethפּוּקpûq · to promoteH6329
• understandingתְּבוּנָהtâbûn tebûnâh tôbûnâh · understandingH8394

Cross-references for Proverbs 3:13

• Proverbs 4:5Get [skillful and godly] wisdom! Acquire understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
• Proverbs 8:32“Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed [happy, prosperous, to be admired] are they who keep my ways.
• 1 Kings 10:1Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him with riddles.
• Ecclesiastes 9:15But there was found in it a poor wise man, and by his wisdom he rescued the city. Yet no man [seriously] remembered that poor man.
• Proverbs 2:4If you seek skillful and godly wisdom as you would silver And search for her as you would hidden treasures;
• Proverbs 18:1He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

Commentaries on Proverbs 3:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom - This refers to the advice given in Proverbs 2:4; (note); where see the note.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13The first beatitude of the Proverbs introduces a new lesson. “Getteth understanding,” literally as in the margin, probably in the sense of “drawing forth from God‘s store, from the experience of life” (as in Proverbs 8:35; Proverbs 18:22). The preciousness of wisdom is dwelt on here, not the use to be made of it.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-20Verses 13-20 No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our ways pleasantness…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13Wisdom and understanding help you live well and solve life's problems.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. findeth--literally, "reaches," or "obtains by seeking." getteth--literally, "draws out," as metals by digging.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 3:13

• Happiness
• Peace
• Wisdom
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Choose
• Confidence
• Correction
• Devise
• Discretion
• Envy
• Habitation
• Lowly
• Precious

Commentaries on Proverbs 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings