Proverbs 3:14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. Wisdom is compared and contrasted with other possessions. It is merchandise. There is a most pleasant excitement in the prosecution of mercantile enterprise. It gives full play to all the faculties. Those who prosecute have their wits more sharpened than other sections of the community. The plans are contrived, and the calculations made....What of the merchandise for a more distant country than that to which his goods are going — what of the traffic for eternity? Are there no careful calculations, no instructive longings, no vivid imaginings, as to its condition and progress? This merchandise is better and more gainful than any other. The world contains not any such promising field for speculation. It opens up a richer and surer market than any port of Time. It is a treasure that cannot be taken away. (W. Arnot, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.WEB: For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold. |
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