Proverbs 8:10
“Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.”
Proverbs 8:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Receive my instruction, and not money: choose knowledge rather than gold.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
- DARBYDarby
- Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Accept my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge instead of fine gold.
Context: Proverbs 8
8All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
9They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
11For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
12I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.
About Proverbs 8: The Excellence of Wisdom
Solomon extols the virtues of wisdom as a divine and foundational force in the creation of the world
Commentary
This chapter shows that true wisdom is not just an abstract concept but an active force at work in the world. Through wisdom, God has created and structured the universe, and it is the pathway to genuine happiness and success in life. As we read through this chapter, we see how wisdom is portrayed not as something hidden away, but as a very present and desirable reality that calls out to us. Thus, this section of Proverbs invites readers to embrace wisdom as a friend and guide, rather than a mere intellectual pursuit.