Proverbs 23:23

New International Reader's Version

Buy the truth and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, instruction and understanding as well.

Cross References

Psalm 119:127

I love your commands more than gold. I love them more than pure gold.

Psalm 119:72

The law you gave is worth more to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 16:16

It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver.

Proverbs 17:16

Why should a foolish person try to buy wisdom? They are not even able to understand it.

Proverbs 18:15

Those whose hearts understand what is right get knowledge. That’s because the ears of those who are wise listen for it.

Proverbs 9:8

Don’t warn those who make fun of others, or they will hate you. Warn those who are wise, and they will love you.

Isaiah 55:1

“Come, all you who are thirsty. Come and drink the water I offer to you. You who do not have any money, come. Buy and eat the grain I give you. Come and buy wine and milk. You will not have to pay anything for it.

Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure that was hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again. He was very happy. So he went and sold everything he had. And he bought that field.

Matthew 13:46

He found one that was very valuable. So he went away and sold everything he had. And he bought that pearl.

Matthew 16:26

What good is it if someone gains the whole world but loses their soul? Or what can anyone trade for their soul?

Acts 20:23

I only know that in every city the Spirit warns me. He tells me that I will face prison and suffering.

Hebrews 11:26

He suffered shame because of Christ. He thought it had great value. Moses considered it better than the riches of Egypt. He was looking ahead to his reward.

Revelation 12:11

They had victory over him by the blood the Lamb spilled for them. They had victory over him by speaking the truth about Jesus to others. They were willing to risk their lives, even if it led to death.

Revelation 3:18

So here’s my advice. Buy from me gold made pure by fire. Then you will become rich. Buy from me white clothes to wear. Then you will be able to cover the shame of your naked bodies. And buy from me healing lotion to put on your eyes. Then you will be able to see.