Proverbs 8:10
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold."
Word-by-Word Analysis
לָקַח
lâqach
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מוּסָר
mûwçâr
properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
כֶּסֶף
keçeph
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
בָּחַר
bâchar
properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
זָהָב
zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Key Terms in This Verse
מוּסָר mûwçâr
properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
Study H4148 →זָהָב zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Study H2091 →Cross References
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
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