Choose my teaching instead of silver. Choose knowledge rather than fine gold.
It can’t be bought with the finest gold. Its price can’t be weighed out in silver.
Gold or crystal can’t compare with it. It can’t be bought with jewels made of gold.
I love your commands more than gold. I love them more than pure gold.
I’m filled with joy because of your promise. It’s like finding a great fortune.
The law you gave is worth more to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
The tongues of those who do right are like fine silver. But the hearts of those who do wrong aren’t worth very much.
It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver.
There is gold, and there are plenty of rubies. But lips that speak knowledge are a priceless jewel.
Buy the truth and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, instruction and understanding as well.
My fruit is better than fine gold. My gifts are better than the finest silver.
Wisdom is a good thing. It’s like getting a share of the family wealth. It benefits those who live on this earth.
Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold. But I’ll give you what I do have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk.”
We are sad, but we are always full of joy. We are poor, but we make many people rich. We have nothing, but we own everything.