Proverbs 3:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Proverbs 3:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Rubies - The פנינים pânı̂ynı̂ym were among the costly articles of traffic, and red or rose-colored Lamentations 4:7 . The last fact has led some to identify them with coral, or (as in the K...
Proverbs 3:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Fourth Discourse. The sage exhorts the young man to heed his oral instruction ( torah), and to trust in Yahweh, fear Him, and honour Him in the prescribed manner of firstfruits. It is interesting...
Proverbs 3:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

She. Emphatic. She, in herself. rubies . corals, or pearls.
Proverbs 3:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. She is more precious than rubies - מפנינים mippeninim. The word principally means pearls, but...
Proverbs 3:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be co...
Proverbs 3:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Blessings of Obedience and of Chastisement The first and third divisions, 1-10, 21-35, are exhortations to good conduct and promises of consequent blessing. The second, 11-20, declares the pro...
Proverbs 3:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Rubies. — The meaning of the Hebrew penînîm is doubtful. Lamentations 4:7 shows the colour to have been red; “coral” is a probable rendering; that of “pearls” is unlikely. For the thought, comp...
Proverbs 3:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 10 TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITY Proverbs 9:1-18 , Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Proverbs 4:1-27 AFTER the lengthened contrast between the vi...
Proverbs 3:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Wisdom's Ways of Pleasantness Proverbs 3:13-26 Wisdom is susceptible of cultivation. It is a mine that needs to be worked with patient toil. Compare Proverbs 3:13-15 with Job 28:18 . It is...
Proverbs 3:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

As the former address had to do with the search for wisdom, this, in view of the value of if is an appeal to cultivate wisdom. The appeal consists of a declaration of its essence (verses Pro 3:1-10),...
Proverbs 3:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more prec...
Proverbs 3:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

She [is] more precious than rubies ,.... Or "pearls" u, as some; which were formerly esteemed above all precious stones; the eastern were the more valuable w, which Solomon had most knowledge of; Ch...
Proverbs 3:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Ver. 15. She is more precious than rubies. ] Or, Pearls, which of old were most highly est...
Proverbs 3:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Happy is the man Notwithstanding all his afflictions; that findeth wisdom Which supposes his diligent searching for it, expressed Proverbs 2:4 . And the man that getteth Hebrew, יפיק, that dr...
Proverbs 3:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Excellency of Wisdom; Happiness of Those Who Find Wisdom. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man...
Proverbs 3:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For true worth and usefulness.
Proverbs 3:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

YHWH As Chastening Father And Wise Creator Inculcates Wisdom And Understanding As A Tree Of Life To Those Whom He Loves ( Proverbs 3:11-20 ). The reference to ‘my son' in Proverbs 3:11 (although...
Proverbs 3:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 3:13 . Gets , “draws out.” Proverbs 3:13 . Lay hold , “grasp,” from a Hebrew root strong . Retaineth, “holds her fast.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Prov...
Proverbs 3:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 3:2 . Length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. The premature death denounced against the profligate, and the victims of the harlot, shall be far from thy dwelling...
Proverbs 3:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. Useful precepts and inspiring motives I. To remember and keep in our hearts the things written in this book ( Proverbs 3:1-2...
Proverbs 3:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 3:1-20 4. Fourth admonitory discourse. The third chapter introduces us to a group of admonitions, and the first of these ( Proverbs 3:1-20 ) forms the fourth admonitor...
Proverbs 3:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Happiness of Possessing True Wisdom
Proverbs 3:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Matthew 13:44-46 ; Proverbs 20:15 ; Proverbs 31:10 ; Proverbs 8:11 ; Psalms 63:3 ; Psalms 73:25 ; Psalms 73:26 ; Romans 8:18
Proverbs 3:15 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Seeking after Wisdom Proverbs 3:13-35 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The wise man versus the foolish man. Many a man who thinks himself to be wise is a fool. Why? Because he is building his hopes upon...

Proverbs 3:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 3:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 3:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Proverbs 3:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 3:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 3:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 3:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 3:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 3:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 3:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 3:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 3:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 3:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 3:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 3:15 - Wells of Living Water Commentary