7 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

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

• 1Pet 1:7 — That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
• Eccl 7:12 — For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
• Job 28:15 — It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
• Job 28:19 — The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
• Prov 3:14 — For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
• Prov 3:14 — For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
• Prov 8:10 — Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
• Prov 8:10 — Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
• Prov 10:20 — The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
• Prov 16:16 — How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
• Ps 19:10 — More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
• Ps 119:72 — The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.