Proverbs 3:14

“[There is] a generation whose teeth [are as] swords, etc.] As sharp as swords; like such the beasts of prey have; cruel, barbarous, and inhuman creatures; (see <195704>Psalm 57:4); and their jaw teeth as knives; exceeding sharp and biting: to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from [among] men: by their tyranny, oppression, and cruelty, to deprive them of the little they have; and even to take away their lives from them, and utterly destroy them; of this disposition are all tyrants and persecutors: such were Rome Pagan, compared to a red dragon in the times of the ten Heathen persecutions; and such is Rome Papal, signified by a beast, like a leopard, bear, and lion; and which…”

“The figure of Pro 3:13 carried out. it--that is, wisdom. merchandise of silver--acquisition by trading. fine gold--dug gold, solid as a nugget.”

“Compare Proverbs 2:4. “Fine gold” is apparently a technical word of that commerce, the native gold in the nugget or the dust. return to 'Top of Page'”

“3:14-15 Wisdom is worth more than precious metals and jewels. It leads to relationship with God, the ultimate joy-giver (see 2:1-8).”

“Pro 2:4, Pro 8:10, Pro 8:11, Pro 8:19, Pro 16:16; Ch2 1:11, Ch2 1:12; Job 28:13-19; Psa 119:72, Psa 119:111, Psa 119:162; Mat 16:26; Phi 3:8, Phi 3:9; Rev 3:18 Proverbs 3:15”