| John Robinson (Schoolmaster) - 1804 - 190 pages
...thy ««c^. ' . Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it. I, wisdom, dwell with prudence; and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the Lord is... | |
| Sacred hours - 1804 - 500 pages
...gold. He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good. For wisdom is better than rubies ; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of tne Lord is to... | |
| Georg Joachim Zollikofer - 1807 - 462 pages
...scaffoldings and implements that are necessary to its construction. Wisdom says the wise king in our text, wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. Wisdom, in this passage, is not barely that which men usually call understanding, knowledge, erudition,... | |
| 1809 - 1150 pages
...knowledge. 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For shannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. MY heart is inditing a good matter : I s 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear ot the LORD... | |
| William Christie - 1810 - 276 pages
...the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.' Again, Ver. 11, 12. — ' For wisdom is better than rubies : and all the things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it. I, wisdom, dwell with pru. dence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions,' &c. From these passages... | |
| 1803 - 652 pages
...is a treasure of incomparable worth. It is more precious than gold ; yea, than much fine gold:— it is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. All the blessings which* God bestows are valuable; but this is supereminently so. Worldly enjoyments... | |
| Joseph McKean - 1814 - 366 pages
...knowledge. 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 1 1 For wisdom is better than rubies ; and all the things that may be desired arc not to be compared to it. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, ;,nd find out knowledge of witty inventions.... | |
| 1815 - 614 pages
...knowledge. 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 1 1 For wisdom is better than rubies ; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. 121 wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the LORD... | |
| Alexander Proudfit - 1815 - 412 pages
...happiness consist. Hear his judgment declared in language which cannot be misunderstood. " Wisdom Fs belter than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it : For whoso findeth me findeth life, but he that sinneth against me w range th his own soul -r all... | |
| Alexander Proudfit - 1815 - 408 pages
...is better than the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof, than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are... | |
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