Proverbs 3:14
Old Testament • 8 words with Strong's data
"For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold."
Word-by-Word Analysis
טוֹב
ṭôwb
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good...
כֶּסֶף
keçeph
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
בֶּצַע
betsaʻ
plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
חָלַל
châlal
properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (...
זָהָב
zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Key Terms in This Verse
טוֹב ṭôwb
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goo...
Study H2896 →זָהָב zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Study H2091 →חָלַל châlal
properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by an 'opening wedge'); to play (the flute)
Study H2490 →Cross References
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes w...
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
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