Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Take hold on her, and she shall exalt thee: thou shalt be glorified by her, when thou shalt embrace her. wisdom is Ecclesiastes 7:12 For as wisdom is a defence, so money is a defence: but learning and wisdom excel in this, that they give life to him that possesseth them. Ecclesiastes 9:16-18 And I said that wisdom is better than strength: how then is the wisdom of the poor man slighted, and his words not heard? . . . Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. . . . Luke 10:42 But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her. Philippians 3:8 Furthermore, I count all things to be but loss for the excellent knowledge of Jesus Christ, my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things and count them but as dung, that I may gain Christ. with Proverbs 16:16 Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver. Proverbs 21:6 He that gathereth treasures by a lying tongue, is vain and foolish, and shall stumble upon the snares of death. Psalm 49:16-20 Be not thou afraid, when a man shall be made rich, and when the glory of his house shall be increased. . . . Ecclesiastes 2:4-9 I made me great works, I built me houses, and planted vineyards, . . . Mark 8:36,37 For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his soul? . . . Luke 12:20 But God said to him: Thou fool, this night do they require thy soul of thee. And whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? get understanding Psalm 119:104 By thy commandments I have had understanding: therefore have I hated every way of iniquity. Context A Father's Instruction…6The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom, and with all thy possession purchase prudence. 7Take hold on her, and she shall exalt thee: thou shalt be glorified by her, when thou shalt embrace her.8She shall give to thy head increase of graces, and protect thee with a noble crown.… Cross References Proverbs 4:5 Forsake her not, and she shall keep thee: love her, and she shall preserve thee. Proverbs 8:23 The depths were not as yet, and I was already conceived, neither had the fountains of waters as yet sprung out. Proverbs 23:23 Buy truth, and do not sell wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Lexicon Wisdomחָ֭כְמָה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 2451: Wisdom is supreme; רֵאשִׁ֣ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 7225: The first, in place, time, order, rank therefore acquire קְנֵ֣ה (qə·nêh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own wisdom. חָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 2451: Wisdom And whatever וּבְכָל־ (ū·ḇə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 3605: The whole, all, any, every else you obtain, קִ֝נְיָנְךָ֗ (qin·yā·nə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7075: Creation, creatures, acquisition, purchase, wealth gain קְנֵ֣ה (qə·nêh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own understanding. בִינָֽה׃ (ḇî·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 998: An understanding Additional Translations Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom. 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