 | Andrew Fuller - 1820 - 440 pages
...ffeart for I will sfieak of excellent things ; and the ofiening of my lifis shall be right things.— Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold. — Hearken unto me^ O ye children : for blessed are they that keefi my ways. Hear instruction, and... | |
 | George Lawson - 1821 - 480 pages
...11. Receive my instructions, and not silver; and knowledge, rather than choice gold. For wisdom it better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it *. We profess to prefer wisdom in our judgment to the most valued things upon earth; but we are hypocrites,... | |
 | William Penn - 1822 - 340 pages
...shall be right things ; For my mouth shall speak truth, and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Receive my instruction, and not silver ; and knowledge rather than choice gold. Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness : I lead in the way of righteousness,... | |
 | Jesse Torrey - 1824 - 308 pages
...She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her : and happy is every one that retaineth her. 7 Receive my instruction, and not silver : and knowledge...things that may be desired are not to be compared to it Wisdom is the principal thing ; therefore get wisdom : and with all thy getting get understanding.... | |
 | John Locke - 1824 - 522 pages
...understanding thy kinswoman : that they may keep thee from the strange woman. — Prov. vii. 4, 5. Wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired. — Prov. viii. 1 1 . Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee ; give instruction to a wise man, and... | |
 | Philip Skelton - 1824 - 1090 pages
...own wisdom,' and like ' Solomon, asketh of God that wisdom which is better than rubies, so that all things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.' To conclude, we can in nothing so safely consult our own happiness, as in avoiding the example of '... | |
 | John Locke - 1824 - 530 pages
...understanding thy kinswoman : that they may keep thee from the strange woman. — Prov. vii. 4, 5. Wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be deeired. — Prov. viii. 11.. Rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee ; give instruction to a wise... | |
 | 1869 - 346 pages
...to be " the true riches," he is esteemed of more value than the wealth and honours of this world. " All the things that may be desired are not to be compared with it." This " kingdom " of God, or neavenly treasure, is concealed from general observation. " The... | |
 | Philip Skelton - 1824 - 562 pages
...own wisdom,' and like ' Solomon, asketh of God that wisdom which is better than rubies, so that all things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it.' To conclude, we can in nothing so safely consult our own happiness, as in avoiding the example of '... | |
 | William Carpenter - 1825 - 630 pages
...life to them that lay hold upon her : and happy is every (me that retaineth her, Prov. iii. 13 — 18. Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge...that may be desired are not to be compared to it, viii. 10, 11. Riches and honour are with me ; yea, durable riches and righteousness. My fruit is better... | |
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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. 
