Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
Proverbs 3:14 - Catholic Public Domain Version Her acquisition is better than trading in silver, and her fruit is better than the first and purest gold. 更多版本King James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, And the gain thereof than fine gold. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit of it better than fine gold. American Standard Version (1901) For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold. Common English Bible Her profit is better than silver, and her gain better than gold. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chiefest and purest gold: English Standard Version 2016 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. |
Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
For my fruit is better than gold and precious stones, and my progeny better than choice silver.
You should not say: "What do you think is the reason that the former times were better than they are now?" For this type of question is foolish.
For how does it benefit a man, if he gains the whole world, yet truly suffers damage to his soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
I urge you to buy from me gold, tested by fire, so that you may be enriched and may be clothed in white vestments, and so that the shame of your nakedness may disappear. And anoint your eyes with an eye salve, so that you may see.