King James Version
Proverbs 3:13
Proverbs 3:13 in other versions
- 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;
- New Living Translation (NLT)Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.
Context of Proverbs 3:13
11My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: 12For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
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אַשְׁרֵ֣י אָ֭דָם מָצָ֣א חָכְמָ֑ה וְ֝אָדָ֗ם יָפִ֥יק תְּבוּנָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:13
- Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
- Proverbs 8:32Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
- 1 Kings 10:1And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to prove him with hard questions.
- Ecclesiastes 9:15Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
- Proverbs 2:4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
- Proverbs 18:1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all 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
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Notes
- 1. Proverbs 3:13 that getteth…: Heb. that draweth out understanding ↩
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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