Proverbs 3:14
New King James Version
14 (A)For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
Proverbs 3:14
New International Version
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.(A)
Proverbs 16:16
New King James Version
16 (A)How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Proverbs 16:16
New International Version
Proverbs 8:19
New King James Version
19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.
Proverbs 8:19
New International Version
Matthew 16:26
New King James Version
26 For what (A)profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or (B)what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
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Matthew 16:26
New International Version
26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
Job 28:13-19
New King James Version
13 Man does not know its (A)value,
Nor is it found in the land of the living.
14 (B)The deep says, ‘It is not in me’;
And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’
15 It (C)cannot be purchased for gold,
Nor can silver be weighed for its price.
16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,
In precious onyx or sapphire.
17 Neither (D)gold nor crystal can equal it,
Nor can it be exchanged for [a]jewelry of fine gold.
18 No mention shall be made of [b]coral or quartz,
For the price of wisdom is above (E)rubies.
19 The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it,
Nor can it be valued in pure (F)gold.
Job 28:13-19
New International Version
13 No mortal comprehends its worth;(A)
it cannot be found in the land of the living.(B)
14 The deep(C) says, “It is not in me”;
the sea(D) says, “It is not with me.”
15 It cannot be bought with the finest gold,
nor can its price be weighed out in silver.(E)
16 It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir,(F)
with precious onyx or lapis lazuli.(G)
17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it,(H)
nor can it be had for jewels of gold.(I)
18 Coral(J) and jasper(K) are not worthy of mention;
the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.(L)
19 The topaz(M) of Cush(N) cannot compare with it;
it cannot be bought with pure gold.(O)
Proverbs 8:10-11
New King James Version
10 Receive my instruction, and not silver,
And knowledge rather than choice gold;
11 (A)For wisdom is better than rubies,
And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
Proverbs 8:10-11
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Psalm 119:111
New King James Version
111 (A)Your testimonies I have taken as a [a]heritage forever,
For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
Footnotes
- Psalm 119:111 inheritance
Psalm 119:111
New International Version
111 Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart.(A)
Revelation 3:18
New King James Version
18 I counsel you (A)to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and (B)white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.
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Revelation 3:18
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Philippians 3:8-9
New King James Version
8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss (A)for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in Him, not having (B)my own righteousness, which is from the law, but (C)that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;
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Philippians 3:8-9
New International Version
8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing(A) Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ(B) 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law,(C) but that which is through faith in[a] Christ—the righteousness(D) that comes from God on the basis of faith.(E)
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- Philippians 3:9 Or through the faithfulness of
Proverbs 2:4
New King James Version
4 (A)If you seek her as silver,
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
Proverbs 2:4
New International Version
4 and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for hidden treasure,(A)
Psalm 119:162
New King James Version
162 I rejoice at Your word
As one who finds great treasure.
Psalm 119:162
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Psalm 119:72
New King James Version
72 (A)The law of Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.
Psalm 119:72
New International Version
72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.(A)
2 Chronicles 1:11-12
New King James Version
11 (A)Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king— 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as (B)none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”
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2 Chronicles 1:11-12
New International Version
11 God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth,(A) possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and honor,(B) such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.(C)”
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