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Proverbs 3:14
For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
Proverbs 3:14 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 3:14 in other translations
For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.
For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
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In context
11 My son, do not make your heart hard against the Lord's teaching; do not be made angry by his training:
12 For to those who are dear to him the Lord says sharp words, and makes the son in whom he has delight undergo pain.
13 Happy is the man who makes discovery of wisdom, and he who gets knowledge.
14 For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
15 She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are wealth and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of delight, and all her goings are peace.
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