"For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold."
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And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:
Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold.
For her good profit is better than getting silver, And her return is better than fine gold.
For better `is' her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold -- her increase.