Parallel Verses
Amplified
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest 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.
International Standard Version
Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest 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.
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
“They are all straightforward to him who understands [with an open and willing mind],
And right to those who find knowledge and live by it.
“Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver,
And take knowledge rather than choicest gold,
“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.
Cross References
Psalm 119:72
The law from Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold,
Yes, more than refined gold.
Psalm 119:162
I rejoice at Your word,
As one who finds great treasure.
Proverbs 2:4-5
If you seek skillful and godly wisdom as you would silver
And search for her as you would hidden treasures;
Proverbs 3:13-15
Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences],
Proverbs 8:19
“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold,
And my yield is better than choicest silver.
Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 23:23
Get wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom along with an inheritance is good
And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun.
Acts 3:6
But Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have; but what I do have I give to you: In the name (authority, power) of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—[begin now to] walk and go on walking!”
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet bestowing riches on many; as having nothing, yet possessing all things.