Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding; for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire... The Works of Samuel Stennett - Page 129by Samuel Stennett - 1824Full view - About this book
| Jacques Saurin - 1827 - 522 pages
...wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She...is more precious than rubies ; and all the things thon canst desire are not to be compared with her,' chap. iir. 1—3. 13—15. How ih*ll we reconcile... | |
| 1827 - 392 pages
...who, pant after the dust of the earth, on the head of the poor. The voice of the Son of God is, Wisdom is more precious than rubies ; and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her — but what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul ? Come,... | |
| 1833 - 448 pages
...spirit brought to view in the above reinarlo, "for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things tliou canst desire are not to be compared unto her." Cherish also a perfect and grateful confidence... | |
| William Ford Vance - 1827 - 376 pages
...is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver." This is that wisdom of -which Solomon says, " She is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to te compared unto her." Again, if Christ be precious to us, His salvation will also be precious to us.... | |
| Robert Burton - 1827 - 626 pages
...thereof is better then silver, and tie gain thereof better then gold ; it is more precious then pearls ; and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her (Prov. 3. 13, 14, 15). A wise, true, just, upright, and good man, I say it again, is onely fair.... | |
| 1828 - 1042 pages
...merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 he knoweth afar off. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me : thou 16 Length of days is in her right hand ; (.//'/ in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are... | |
| George Thomas Chapman - 1828 - 424 pages
...wisdom, and the man that getleth understanding: For the merchandise of it is better thap the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She...more precious than rubies : and all the things thou caiist oV sire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left... | |
| Joel Harvey Linsley - 1828 - 196 pages
...and with all thy getting get understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. *...is more precious than rubies ; and all the things them canst desire, are not to be compared unto her. IN the foregoing Lectures, I have directed the... | |
| Charles Brooks - 1828 - 424 pages
...the earth on the head of the poor — the voice of religion is, Wisdom is more precious than mines ; and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her — but what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul 1 Come,... | |
| Joel Harvey Linsley - 1828 - 192 pages
...and with all thy getting get understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rabies ; and all the things tliou -a ust desire, are not to be compared unto her. • • • * * IN... | |
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