Proverbs 23:23

The Passion Translation

Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding.

Cross References

Psalm 119:127

Truly, your message of truth means more to me than a vault filled with the purest gold.

Psalm 119:72

The words you speak to me are worth more than all the riches and wealth in the whole world!

Proverbs 10:1

The wisdom of Solomon: When wisdom comes to a son, joy comes to a father. When a son turns from wisdom, a mother grieves.

Proverbs 16:16

Everyone wants gold, but wisdom’s worth is far greater. Silver is sought after, but a heart of understanding yields a greater return.

Proverbs 17:16

Why pay tuition to educate a fool? For he has no intention of acquiring true wisdom.

Proverbs 18:15

The spiritually hungry are always ready to learn more, for their hearts are eager to discover new truths.

Proverbs 9:8

So don’t even bother to correct a mocker, for he’ll only hate you for it. But go ahead and correct the wise; they’ll love you even more.

Isaiah 55:1

“Listen! Are you thirsty for more? Come to the refreshing waters and drink. Even if you have no money, come, buy, and eat. Yes, come and buy all the wine and milk you desire— it won’t cost a thing.

Matthew 13:44

“Heaven’s kingdom realm can be illustrated like this: “A person discovered that there was hidden treasure in a field. Upon finding it, he hid it again. Because of uncovering such treasure, he was overjoyed and sold all that he possessed to buy the entire field just so he could have the treasure.

Matthew 13:46

When he discovered one very precious and exquisite pearl, he immediately gave up all he had in exchange for it.”

Matthew 16:26

For even if you were to gain all the wealth and power of this world—at the cost of your own life—what good would that be? And what could be more valuable to you than your own soul?

Acts 20:23

Yet I know that the Holy Spirit warns me in town after town, saying, ‘Chains and afflictions are prepared for you.’

Hebrews 11:26

He found his true wealth in suffering abuse for being anointed, more than in anything the world could offer him, for his eyes looked with wonder not on the immediate, but on the ultimate—faith’s great reward!

Revelation 12:11

They conquered him completely through the blood of the Lamb and the powerful word of his testimony. They triumphed because they did not love and cling to their own lives, even when faced with death.

Revelation 3:18

So I counsel you to purchase gold perfected by fire, so that you can be truly rich. Purchase a white garment to cover and clothe your shameful Adam-nakedness. Purchase eye salve to be placed over your eyes so that you can truly see.