King James Version
What Does Proverbs 3:15 Mean?
“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”
Context
13
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. that getteth: Heb. that draweth out understanding
14
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(15) **Rubies.**—The meaning of the Hebrew *penînîm *is doubtful. Lamentations 4:7 shows the colour to have been red; “coral” is a probable rendering; that of “pearls” is unlikely. For the thought, comp. Job 28:15-19.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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