Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine 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.
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.
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
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Laqach
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 8:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom Calls
9 They are all plain to such as will understand, and right to them that find knowledge. 10 Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold. 11 For wisdom is more worth than precious stones; yea, all the things that thou canst desire, are not to be compared unto it.
Cross References
Psalm 119:72
The law of thy mouth is dearer unto me, than thousands of gold and silver.
Psalm 119:127
For I love thy commandments above gold and precious stone.
Psalm 119:162
I am as glad of thy word, as one that findeth great spoils.
Proverbs 2:4-5
If thou seekest after her as after money, and diggest for her as for treasures;
Proverbs 3:13-15
Well is him that findeth wisdom, and obtaineth understanding,
Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.
Proverbs 10:20
An innocent tongue is a noble treasure; but the heart of the ungodly is nothing worth.
Proverbs 16:16
To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.
Proverbs 23:23
Labour for to get the truth, sell not away wisdom, nurture and understanding;
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is better than riches; yea, much more worth than the eyesight.
Acts 3:6
Then said Peter, "Silver and gold have I none: such as I have, give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk."
2 Corinthians 6:10
as sorrowing and yet always merry, as poor and yet make many rich, as having nothing and yet possessing all things.