God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 3:13
13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.
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
11Do not reject the discipline of the Lord, my son, and do not resent his warning, 12because the Lord warns the one he loves, even as a father warns a son with whom he is pleased. Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding. 14The profit ⌞gained⌟ from ⌞wisdom⌟ is greater than the profit ⌞gained⌟ from silver. Its yield is better than fine gold. 15⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:13 word by word
אַשְׁרֵ֣י אָ֭דָם מָצָ֣א חָכְמָ֑ה וְ֝אָדָ֗ם יָפִ֥יק תְּבוּנָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:13
- Proverbs 4:5Acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding. Do not forget. Do not turn away from the words that I have spoken.
- Proverbs 8:32“Now, sons, listen to me. Blessed are those who follow my ways.
- 1 Kings 10:1The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s reputation. (He owed his reputation to the name of the Lord.) So she came to test him with riddles.
- Ecclesiastes 9:15A poor, wise person was found in that town. He saved the town using his wisdom. But no one remembered that poor person.
- Proverbs 2:4if you search for wisdom as if it were money and hunt for it as if it were hidden treasure,
- Proverbs 18:1A loner is out to get what he wants for himself. He opposes all sound reasoning.
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
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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
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