Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, New Living Translation Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. English Standard Version Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, Berean Standard Bible Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. King James Bible Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. New King James Version Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold; New American Standard Bible “Accept my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold. NASB 1995 “Take my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold. NASB 1977 “Take my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold. Legacy Standard Bible Take my discipline and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest fine gold. Amplified Bible “Take my instruction rather than [seeking] silver, And take knowledge rather than choicest gold, Christian Standard Bible Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. Holman Christian Standard Bible Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. American Standard Version Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold. Contemporary English Version Let instruction and knowledge mean more to you than silver or the finest gold. English Revised Version Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. GOD'S WORD® Translation Take my discipline, not silver, and my knowledge rather than fine gold, Good News Translation Choose my instruction instead of silver; choose knowledge rather than the finest gold. International Standard Version Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold, Majority Standard Bible Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. NET Bible Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. New Heart English Bible Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold. Webster's Bible Translation Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. World English Bible Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionReceive my instruction, and not silver, "" And knowledge rather than choice gold. Young's Literal Translation Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold. Smith's Literal Translation Receive my instruction and not silver and knowledge above tried gold. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleReceive my instruction, and not money: choose knowledge rather than gold. Catholic Public Domain Version Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold. New American Bible Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. New Revised Standard Version Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleReceive discipline and not silver; and choose for yourself knowledge rather than fine gold. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Receive discipline and not silver, and choose for yourselves knowledge rather than refined gold. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold. Brenton Septuagint Translation Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Excellence of Wisdom…9They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge. 10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. 11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.… Cross References Job 28:15-19 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. / It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. ... Proverbs 3:14-15 for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. James 3:13-18 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. / But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ... Psalm 19:9-10 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. / They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Psalm 119:72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Psalm 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 2:6-7 Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, Philippians 3:8 More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ Treasury of Scripture Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. Proverbs 2:4,5 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; … Proverbs 3:13,14 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding… Proverbs 10:20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. Jump to Previous Best Choice Choicest Choose Gold Instead Instruction Rather Receive Silver TeachingJump to Next Best Choice Choicest Choose Gold Instead Instruction Rather Receive Silver TeachingProverbs 8 1. the fame6. and evidence of wisdom 10. The excellence 12. the nature 15. the power 18. the riches 22. and the eternity of wisdom 32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings Receive my instruction The Hebrew word for "receive" is "laqach," which implies an active, intentional act of taking or accepting something offered. In the context of Proverbs, this is a call to embrace wisdom as a precious gift. The term "instruction" here is "musar," which often refers to discipline or correction. This suggests that wisdom is not merely about acquiring information but involves a transformative process that shapes character and behavior. In a conservative Christian perspective, this aligns with the belief that divine wisdom, as imparted through Scripture, is essential for living a life that honors God. instead of silver and knowledge rather than pure gold "Villus argentum est auro, virtutibus aurum. Hebrew Receiveקְחֽוּ־ (qə·ḥū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take my instruction מוּסָרִ֥י (mū·sā·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint instead of וְאַל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 408: Not silver, כָּ֑סֶף (kā·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money and knowledge וְ֝דַ֗עַת (wə·ḏa·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1847: Knowledge rather than pure נִבְחָֽר׃ (niḇ·ḥār) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 977: To try, select gold. מֵחָר֥וּץ (mê·ḥā·rūṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2742: Incised, incisive, a trench, gold, a threshing-sledge, determination, eager Links Proverbs 8:10 NIVProverbs 8:10 NLT Proverbs 8:10 ESV Proverbs 8:10 NASB Proverbs 8:10 KJV Proverbs 8:10 BibleApps.com Proverbs 8:10 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 8:10 Chinese Bible Proverbs 8:10 French Bible Proverbs 8:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 8:10 Receive my instruction rather than silver (Prov. 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