Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold,
New American Standard Bible
And knowledge rather than choicest gold.
King James Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Holman Bible
and knowledge rather than pure gold.
A Conservative Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
American Standard Version
Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Amplified
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,
Bible in Basic English
Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.
Darby Translation
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:
Julia Smith Translation
Receive my instruction and not silver and knowledge above tried gold.
King James 2000
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Take my teaching and not silver; may you choose knowledge rather than choice gold.
Modern King James verseion
Receive my instruction and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.
NET Bible
Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
New Heart English Bible
Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
The Emphasized Bible
Receive my correction, and not silver, and knowledge, rather than choicest gold.
Webster
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
World English Bible
Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
Youngs Literal Translation
Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Themes
Knowledge » Of more value than gold
Silver » Wisdom to be esteemed more than
Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
Topics
Interlinear
Laqach
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
9 Everything I say is sensible to someone who understands, and correct to those who have acquired knowledge. 10 Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold, 11 because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."
Cross References
Psalm 119:72
Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
Psalm 119:127
I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold.
Psalm 119:162
I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure.
Proverbs 2:4-5
if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure,
Proverbs 3:13-15
How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding,
Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.
Proverbs 10:20
What the righteous person says is like precious silver; the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Proverbs 23:23
Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wise use of possessions is good; it brings benefit to the living.
Acts 3:6
However, Peter said, "I don't have any silver or gold, but I'll give you what I do have. In the name of Jesus the Messiah from Nazareth, walk!"
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful and yet always rejoicing, as poor and yet enriching many, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.