Revised Literal Translation
Proverbs 3:15
15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto 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
13Happy 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. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Read all of Proverbs 3Proverbs 3:15 word by word
יְקָ֣רָה הִ֭יא מִפְּנִינִ֑ים וְכָל־חֲ֝פָצֶ֗יךָ לֹ֣א יִֽשְׁווּ־בָֽהּ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 3:15
- Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
- Proverbs 20:15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- Proverbs 31:10Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
- Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
- Psalms 63:3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
- Psalms 73:25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
- Romans 8:18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in 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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