KJV ORIGINAL
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you seek wisdom like you would search for silver, and hunt for her like you would look for hidden treasure;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that we should pursue wisdom with the same intense desire and effort we would use to search for valuable treasure.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's instructions to his son about the value of wisdom. In ancient times, silver and hidden treasures were among the most precious things people could possess, often requiring great effort and persistence to obtain. Solomon uses this comparison to show how valuable godly wisdom should be to us.
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