7 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

• 2Chr 1:11 — And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and
• Job 28:13 — Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
• Job 28:13 — Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
• Matt 16:26 — For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
• Prov 2:4 — If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
• Prov 2:4 — If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
• Prov 8:10 — Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
• Prov 8:11 — For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
• Prov 8:19 — My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
• Prov 8:19 — My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
• Prov 16:16 — How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
• Ps 119:72 — The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
• Ps 119:72 — The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
• Ps 119:111 — Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
• Ps 119:162 — I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.
• Rev 3:18 — I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes w