Proverbs 3:13

Bible in Basic English 1965

Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.

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Gold may not be given for it, or a weight of silver in payment for it.

There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls.

The topaz of Ethiopia is not equal to it, and it may not be valued with the best gold.

The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.

He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.

If you are looking for her as for silver, and searching for her as for stored-up wealth;

They are all true to him whose mind is awake, and straightforward to those who get knowledge.

And they are not across the sea, for you to say, Who will go over the sea for us and give us news of them so that we may do them?