Bible verse
Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 8.
6 Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
7 For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.
9 They are all plain to the discerning, and upright to those who find knowledge.
10 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.
13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.
KJV
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
ASV
Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
ERV
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
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