New English Translation
Proverbs 3:15
15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 3:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
- New International Version (NIV)She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
- English Standard Version (ESV)She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
- New King James Version (NKJV)She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
Context of Proverbs 3:15
13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. 14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. 16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17Her ways are very pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:15 word by word
יְקָ֣רָה הִ֭יא מִפְּנִינִ֑ים וְכָל־חֲ֝פָצֶ֗יךָ לֹ֣א יִֽשְׁווּ־בָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 3:15
- Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.
- Proverbs 20:15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
- Proverbs 31:10Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.
- Matthew 13:44“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, hidden in a field, that a person found and hid. Then because of joy he went and sold all that he had and bought that field.
- Psalms 63:3Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you.
- Psalms 73:25Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire no one but you on earth.
- Romans 8:18For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.
Commentaries on Proverbs 3:15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15She is more precious than rubies - מפנינים mippeninim . The word principally means pearls, but may be taken for precious stones in general. The root is פנה panah, he looked, beheld; and as it gives the idea of the eye always being turned towards the observer, Mr. Parkhurst thinks that it means the loadstone; see the note on Job 28:18; (note), where this subject is considered at large. If the oriental ruby, or any other precious stone, be intended here…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15Rubies - The פנינים pânı̂ynı̂ym were among the costly articles of traffic, and red or rose-colored Lamentations 4:7. The last fact has led some to identify them with coral, or (as in the King James Version) with “rubies.” Most commentators, however, have identified them with pearls, which may connect this passage with Matthew 7:6; Matthew 13:45. The words of the promise here are almost the echo of 1 Kings 3:11-13.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. 14-15Wisdom is more valuable than precious metals and jewels. It leads to a relationship with God, who gives ultimate joy (see Proverbs 2:1–8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 14-1514-15. The figure of Pr 3:13 carried out. it--that is, wisdom. merchandise of silver--acquisition by trading. fine gold--dug gold, solid as a nugget.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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