Proverbs 3 · Verse 15

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Proverbs 3:15, King James Version

Proverbs 3:15 in other translations

BSBShe is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
WEBShe is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
ASVShe is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
YLTPrecious she is above rubies, And all thy pleasures are not comparable to her.
DARBYShe is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not equal unto her.
BBEShe is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.
WebsterShe is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her.

What does Proverbs 3:15 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 3:14-15

14-15. The figure of Pr 3:13 carried out. it--that is, wisdom. merchandise of silver--acquisition by trading. fine gold--dug gold, solid as a nugget.

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 15 She is more precious than rubies - מפנינים mippeninim. The word principally means pearls, but may be taken for precious stones in general. The root is פנה panah, he looked, beheld; and as it gives the idea of the eye always being turned towards the observer, Mr. Parkhurst thinks that it means the loadstone; see the note on Job 28:18 (note), where this subject is considered at large. If the oriental ruby, or any other precious stone, be intended here, the word may refer to their being cut and polished, so that they present different faces, and reflect the light to you in whatever direction you may look at them. All the things thou canst desire - Superior to every thing that can be an object of desire here below. But who believes this?

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Proverbs 3:13-20

No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find…

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Proverbs 3:15 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

יְקָ֣רָהye.Ka.rah[is] preciousH3368
הִ֭יאhi'sheH1931
מִפְּנִינִ֑יםmi.pe.ni.yimmore than jewelsH6443
וְכָל\־ve.kholand allH3605
חֲ֝פָצֶ֗יךָcha.fa.Tzei.khapleasures yourH2656
לֹ֣אlo'notH3808
יִֽשְׁווּ\־yish.vu-they compareH7737
בָֽהּ\׃Vahwith her

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Proverbs 3:15

  • Proverbs 8:11

    For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

  • Proverbs 31:10

    Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

  • Job 28:18

    No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

  • Romans 8:18

    For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

  • Psalms 73:25-26

    Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

  • Psalms 63:3

    Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

  • Proverbs 20:15

    There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

  • Matthew 13:44-46

    Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
more.
8:11; 20:15; 31:10; Mt 13:44-46
all.
Ps 63:3; 73:25,26; Ro 8:18

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Context

  • Proverbs 3:14

    For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

  • Proverbs 3:15

    She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

  • Proverbs 3:16

    Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

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Proverbs 3:15 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Más preciosa es que las piedras preciosas; y todo lo que puedes desear, no se puede comparar á ella.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Elle est plus précieuse que les rubis, et aucune des choses auxquelles tu prends plaisir ne l’égale:
German
Elberfelder 1871		kostbarer ist sie als Korallen, und alles, was du begehren magst, kommt ihr an Wert nicht gleich.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Pretiosior est cunctis opibus, et omnia quæ desiderantur huic non valent comparari.