Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, New Living Translation Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. English Standard Version Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, Berean Standard Bible Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, King James Bible Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. New King James Version Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; New American Standard Bible Blessed is a person who finds wisdom, And one who obtains understanding. NASB 1995 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding. NASB 1977 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding. Legacy Standard Bible How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who obtains discernment. Amplified Bible Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom, And the man who gains understanding and insight [learning from God’s word and life’s experiences], Christian Standard Bible Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding, Holman Christian Standard Bible Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding, American Standard Version Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding. Contemporary English Version God blesses everyone who has wisdom and common sense. English Revised Version Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding. Good News Translation Happy is anyone who becomes wise--who comes to have understanding. International Standard Version How joyful is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding, Majority Standard Bible Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, NET Bible Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. New Heart English Bible Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. Webster's Bible Translation Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. World English Bible Happy is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gets understanding. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO the blessedness of a man [who] has found wisdom, "" And of a man [who] brings forth understanding. Young's Literal Translation O the happiness of a man who hath found wisdom, And of a man who bringeth forth understanding. Smith's Literal Translation Happy the man finding wisdom; and the man shall bring forth understanding. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed is the man that findeth wisdom and is rich in prudence: Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence. New American Bible Happy the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding! New Revised Standard Version Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the son of the man who finds understanding. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the son of man who finds understanding OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that obtaineth understanding. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, and the mortal who knows prudence. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Blessings of Wisdom13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, 14for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold.… Cross References James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Ephesians 1:17-18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, Philippians 3:8 More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Job 28:12-28 But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? / No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. / The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ... Proverbs 8:10-11 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Proverbs 2:1-6 My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ... Proverbs 4:5-7 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn from them. / Do not forsake wisdom, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will guard you. / Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Treasury of Scripture Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. is the Proverbs 4:5-9 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth… Proverbs 8:32-35 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways… 1 Kings 10:1-9,23,24 And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions… getteth Proverbs 2:4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Proverbs 18:1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Jump to Previous Blessed Discovery Findeth Finds Forth Found Gains Gets Getteth Happiness Happy Makes Obtaineth Understanding WisdomJump to Next Blessed Discovery Findeth Finds Forth Found Gains Gets Getteth Happiness Happy Makes Obtaineth Understanding WisdomProverbs 3 1. various exhortations13. The gain of wisdom 27. Exhortation to goodness 33. the different state of the wicked and upright Blessed is the man who finds wisdom The concept of being "blessed" in biblical terms often refers to a state of happiness or divine favor. In the Hebrew context, this blessing is not merely material but encompasses spiritual well-being and fulfillment. Wisdom in the Old Testament is personified and is seen as a divine attribute, often associated with God Himself (Proverbs 8:22-31). The pursuit of wisdom is a central theme in the book of Proverbs, which is attributed to Solomon, a king renowned for his wisdom (1 Kings 4:29-34). Wisdom is portrayed as more valuable than silver or gold (Proverbs 3:14-15), indicating its supreme importance in a believer's life. The "finding" of wisdom suggests an active search, implying that wisdom is available to those who earnestly seek it (James 1:5). the man who acquires understanding Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom, which he received from God. His writings in Proverbs are intended to impart wisdom and understanding to the reader. 2. The Wise Man This is a general reference to any person who seeks and finds wisdom and understanding. In the context of Proverbs, this person is blessed by God. 3. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs, where wisdom literature was highly valued and seen as a divine gift. Teaching Points The Value of WisdomWisdom is portrayed as a treasure more valuable than material wealth. In our pursuit of success, we should prioritize gaining wisdom and understanding. The Source of Wisdom True wisdom comes from God. We should seek it through prayer, study of the Scriptures, and a relationship with God. The Blessing of Wisdom Those who find wisdom are blessed. This blessing is not just material but encompasses peace, guidance, and a deeper understanding of life. The Pursuit of Understanding Acquiring understanding requires effort and intentionality. We should be diligent in our study of God's Word and open to learning from life's experiences. Wisdom in Daily Life Applying wisdom in our daily decisions leads to a life that honors God and benefits others. We should strive to live wisely in all areas of life.Verses 13-18. - The teacher here enters upon the last part of this discourse. In doing so, he reverts to his main subject, which is Wisdom, or the fear of the Lord (see ver. 7 and Proverbs 1:7), and pronounces a panegyric upon her, comparing her, as in Job 28, with treasures whose value she exceeds, and showing wherein that value consists, viz. in the gifts which she confers on man. Verse 13. - Happy is the man (ash'rey adam); literally, blessings of the man. The plural of "excellence" used here, as in Job 5:17, to raise the sense. The man who has found Wisdom is supremely blessed. Beds connects this blessedness immediately with God's chastisements in the preceding verse. So Delitzsch. That findeth (matsa); properly, hath found. "The perfect expresses permanent possession, just as the imperfect, yaphik, denotes a continually renewed and repeated attaining" (Zockler). The Vulgate also uses the perfect, invenit, "hath found;" LXX., ο{ς εϋρε, "who found" - the aorist. The man that getteth understanding (adam yaphik t'vunah); literally, the man that draweth out understanding, as in the margin. Yaphik is the hiph. future or imperfect of puk, the primary meaning of which is educere, "to draw out," "to bring forth." This verb is used in two widely different senses. In the first place, it is equivalent to "bring forth" or "draw out" in the sense of imparting, as in Isaiah 58:10, "If thou draw out thy soul to the hungry," i.e. impart benefits to them; and Psalm 145:13, "That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store," i.e. yielding, giving out, presenting for our benefit. Its second sense is that of attaining, drawing out from another for one's own use. In this sense it occurs in Proverbs 8:35; Proverbs 12:2; Proverbs 18:22, where it is rendered "obtain." The latter sense is the one that suits the present passage, and best agrees with the corresponding matsa. The man is blessed who draws forth, i.e. obtains, understanding from God for himself. The Vulgate renders, qui affluit prudentia, "who overflows with understanding," or, has understanding in abundance; LXX., ο{ς εῖδε, equivalent to "who saw." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blessedאַשְׁרֵ֣י (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! [is] the man אָ֭דָם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being who finds מָצָ֣א (mā·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present wisdom, חָכְמָ֑ה (ḥāḵ·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2451: Wisdom the man וְ֝אָדָ֗ם (wə·’ā·ḏām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being who acquires יָפִ֥יק (yā·p̄îq) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6329: To issue, furnish, to secure, to succeed understanding, תְּבוּנָֽה׃ (tə·ḇū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice Links Proverbs 3:13 NIVProverbs 3:13 NLT Proverbs 3:13 ESV Proverbs 3:13 NASB Proverbs 3:13 KJV Proverbs 3:13 BibleApps.com Proverbs 3:13 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 3:13 Chinese Bible Proverbs 3:13 French Bible Proverbs 3:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom (Prov. 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