Proverbs 3:15

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

13Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. 14For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. 17She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.

Proverbs 3:15 word by word

יְקָ֣רָה הִ֭יא מִפְּנִינִ֑ים וְכָל־חֲ֝פָצֶ֗יךָ לֹ֣א יִֽשְׁווּ־בָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• more preciousיָקָרyâqâr · preciousH3368
• than rubiesפְּנִינִיםpânîyn pânîy · jewelH6443
• and all the things thou canst desireחֵ֫פֶץchêphets · pleasureH2656
• are not to be comparedשָׁוָהshâvâh · be likeH7737

Cross-references for Proverbs 3:15

• Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.
• Proverbs 20:15Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies.
• Proverbs 31:10Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.
• Matthew 13:44“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.
• Psalms 63:3Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!
• Psalms 73:25Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.
• Romans 8:18Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.

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

Topics related to Proverbs 3:15

• Happiness
• Peace
• Wisdom
• Young Men

In the dictionaries

• Acknowledge
• Choose
• Confidence
• Correction
• Devise
• Discretion
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• Habitation
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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