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Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies, or corals, gems of the greatest costliness; and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her, wisdom surpassing them all by far. Cf Job 28:18.
She is more precious than rubies, or corals, gems of the greatest costliness; and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her, wisdom surpassing them all by far. Cf Job 28:18.
Verse Proverbs 3:15. _SHE_ IS _MORE PRECIOUS THAN RUBIES_] מפנינים _mippeninim_. The word principally means _pearls_, but may be taken for _precious stones_ in general. The root is פנה _panah_, he _l...
RUBIES - The פנינים _pânı̂ynı̂ym_ were among the costly articles of traffic, and red or rose-colored Lamentations 4:7. The last fact has led some to identify them with coral, or (as in the King James...
CHAPTER 3 _ 1. The call and promise of wisdom (Proverbs 3:1)_ 2. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom (Proverbs 3:11) 3. Promise and instruction (Proverbs 3:21)...
FOURTH Discourse. The sage exhorts the young man to heed his oral instruction (_torah),_ and to trust in Yahweh, fear Him, and honour Him in the prescribed manner of firstfruits. It is interesting to...
SHE. Emphatic. She, in herself. RUBIES. corals, or pearls....
_rubies_ This rendering is retained in R.V. text, with a reference to Job 28:18, where the alternative is given in the marg. of _red coral_, or _pearls_. The expression "more ruddy" (which those, howe...
TEXT Proverbs 3:13-26 13. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding. 14. For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof tha...
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. SHE IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN RUBIES: AND ALL THE THINGS THOU CANST DESIRE ARE NOT TO BE COMPARE...
3:15 rubies; (o-6) Or 'coral;' others 'pearls,' see Job 28:18 ....
THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE AND OF CHASTISEMENT The first and third divisions, 1-10, 21-35, are exhortations to good conduct and promises of consequent blessing. The second, 11-20, declares the profit...
RUBIES] here, and at Proverbs 20:15; Proverbs 31:10, more probably, 'red coral.' The finest red coral has always been very costly....
These verses compare Wisdom to valuable objects. She is worth more than precious stones. Her value is more than silver or gold. You can put your money in a bank. The bank will pay you an income. Howe...
In Proverbs 1:20-33, Solomon describes wisdom as a woman. This happens again in Proverbs 3:13-18. There is a difference. In Proverbs 1, Wisdom is angry with evil people. They have refused her advice....
LESSONS ABOUT WISDOM PROVERBS _KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 3 V1 My son, do not forget my law. Keep my commands in your heart. v
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...
יְקָ֣רָה הִ֭יא _מִ_†_פְּנִינִ֑ים_† וְ כָל ־חֲ֝פָצֶ֗יךָ...
CHAPTER 10 TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITY Proverbs 9:1, Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Prove
WISDOM'S WAYS OF PLEASANTNESS Proverbs 3:13-26 Wisdom is susceptible of cultivation. It is a _mine_ that needs to be worked with patient toil. Compare Proverbs 3:13-15 with Job 28:18. It is comparab...
As the former address had to do with the search for wisdom, this, in view of the value of if is an appeal to cultivate wisdom. The appeal consists of a declaration of its essence (verses Pro 3:1-10),...
_Riches. Hebrew peninim, (Haydock) "pearls," Job xxviii. 18. (Calmet)_...
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more preci...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1 THROUGH 9. There are two very distinct parts in this book. The first nine Chapter s, which give the great general principles; and the proverbs, properly so...
SHE [IS] MORE PRECIOUS THAN RUBIES,.... Or "pearls" u, as some; which were formerly esteemed above all precious stones; the eastern were the more valuable w, which Solomon had most knowledge of; Chris...
She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Ver. 15. _She is more precious than rubies._] Or, Pearls, which of old were most highly estee...
_Happy is the man_ Notwithstanding all his afflictions; _that findeth wisdom_ Which supposes his diligent searching for it, expressed Proverbs 2:4. _And the man that getteth_ Hebrew, יפיק, _that drawe...
13-20 No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all...
For true worth and usefulness....
Proverbs 3:15 precious H3368 rubies H6443 desire H2656 compare H7737 (H8799) more - Proverbs 8:11,...
YHWH AS CHASTENING FATHER AND WISE CREATOR INCULCATES WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING AS A TREE OF LIFE TO THOSE WHOM HE LOVES (PROVERBS 3:11). The reference to ‘my son' in Proverbs 3:11 (although in the Heb...
CONTENTS: The power of true wisdom to make men both blessed and a blessing. CHARACTERS: God, Solomon, his son. CONCLUSION: Those who have a continual regard to God's precepts and put themselves unde...
Proverbs 3:2. _Length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee._ The premature death denounced against the profligate, and the victims of the harlot, shall be far from thy dwelling. T...
_She is more precious than rubies._ THE QUALITY OF VIRTUE The words wisdom, understanding, and knowledge partly translate the word “virtue.” I. The wonderful effects virtue produces on the mind. 1...
_Happy is the man that findeth wisdom._ WISDOM I. The pleasures of wisdom. 1. Present happiness. 2. Lasting happiness. II. The preciousness of wisdom (Proverbs 3:14). Many figures are employed to...
_My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments._ USEFUL PRECEPTS AND INSPIRING MOTIVES I. To remember and keep in our hearts the things written in this book (Proverbs 3:1). Int...
THE RUBY More precious than rubies. Proverbs 3:15. July is or should be a month of warm, glowing sunshine, and the July stone is a warm, glowing gem the ruby. The ruby is the rarest of the precious...
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 3:13. GETS, “draws out.” PROVERBS 3:13. LAY HOLD, “grasp,” from a Hebrew root _strong_. RETAINETH, “holds her fast.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Proverbs 3
EXPOSITION PROVERBS 3:1 4. _Fourth admonitory discourse. _The third chapter introduces us to a group of admonitions, and the first of these (Proverbs 3:1) forms the fourth admonitory discourse of the...
Chapter 3 continues to My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments: For length of days, long life, peace, shall they add to thee (Proverbs 3:1-2). Now these are the three. And...
Matthew 13:44; Proverbs 20:15; Proverbs 31:10; Proverbs 8:11;...
SEEKING AFTER WISDOM Proverbs 3:13 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The wise man versus the foolish man. Many a man who thinks himself to be wise is a fool. Why? Because he is building his hopes upon the sand....