KJV ORIGINAL
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Choose my teaching over silver, and wisdom over the finest gold.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that true wisdom and instruction are far more valuable than any amount of money or precious metals.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, wisdom is personified as a figure calling out to people in the streets, offering guidance for righteous living. This verse is part of a larger passage where Wisdom contrasts her value with material riches, emphasizing that true wisdom is more precious than gold or silver. During ancient Israelite times, such teachings were meant to instruct young people and leaders on making wise choices in a world full of temptations.
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