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Proverbs 3:13
13Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
Proverbs 3:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth 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, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, 12because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, 14for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
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 4:5Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.
- Proverbs 8:32“Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
- 1 Kings 10:1When the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon and his relationship to the Lord, she came to test Solomon with hard questions.
- Ecclesiastes 9:15Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man.
- Proverbs 2:4and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
- Proverbs 18:1An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
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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