King James Version
Proverbs 3:14 in the King James Version says “For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.”
Proverbs 3:14 · KJV
For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. that getteth: Heb. that draweth out understanding
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“of it is better”
H2896good (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
“thereof than fine gold”
H2742properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp tee
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