For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

. “Fine gold” is apparently a technical word of that commerce, the native gold in the nugget or the dust.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of
silver
The believer is …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity are considered. We mus…

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