Berean Standard Bible
“for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.”
In Proverbs 3, the father praises wisdom as the greatest treasure. He compares her value to the things people usually pursue most eagerly.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
World English Bible (WEB)
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
King James Version (KJV)
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque su mercadería es mejor que la mercadería de la plata, y sus frutos más que el oro fino.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Porque es mejor hallar sabiduría que plata; la sabiduría deja más ganancias que el oro.
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