A diligent hand shall bear rule; but the idle shall be under tribute.

for the getting of it is better than any merchandise of silver, and the profit of it is better than gold.

Receive my doctrine therefore, and not silver: and my knowledge, more than fine gold.

My fruit is better than gold, and precious stones, and mine increase more worth than fine silver.

Like as silver is tried in the fire and gold in the furnace, even so doth the LORD prove the hearts.

A good name is more worth than great riches; and loving favour is better than silver and gold.

To have wisdom in possession is better than gold; and to get understanding is more worth than silver.

Take the dross from the silver, and there shall be a clean vessel thereof.