 | Theology - 1827 - 684 pages
...fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God." Then will thnirs be the wisdom whose merchandise is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold, — more precious than rubies. Then might they look forward to a world where all their energies would... | |
 | William Jay - Meditations - 1829 - 592 pages
...power of soothing every care ; of subduing every passion ; of adding a relish to every enjoyment — The merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver ; and the gain thereof, than much fine gold. Many things are good for me; but none so good as to draw nigh to God. I admire his... | |
 | William Jay - Meditations - 1829 - 538 pages
...It is by these they carry on business with the land that is very far off, the merchandise of which is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. The third regards fertility. Imagine a dry and barren land where no water is, and think what happiness... | |
 | Richard Baxter - Theology - 1830 - 606 pages
...iii. 13. xxi.20. " 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 : all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to her.... | |
 | Robert Leighton - 1830 - 470 pages
...hidden treasure. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man than getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom, and with all thy getting, get understanding.... | |
 | Jesse Torrey - Ethics - 1830 - 336 pages
...the mountains. S^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 are not to be compared unto... | |
 | Isaac Barrow - Theology - 1830 - 722 pages
...knowledge of natural things, of mathematics, of poetry, are reckoned ingredients) i'rov.m.i4.he Saith, 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 are not to be comProv. viii.... | |
 | Jane Taylor - Children's stories - 1830 - 306 pages
...unknown to him before. To such a state of mind the language of the text seems peculiarly suitable : " Thy hands have made me and fashioned me ; give me understanding that 1 may learn thy commandments." And well would it be if, instead of yielding to the doubts, and questionings, and vain speculations... | |
 | Baxter Dickinson - Spiritual life - 1831 - 104 pages
...which it treats. For, happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. The merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. LETTER V. SUCH is your relation to... | |
 | Isaac Barrow - Sermons, English - 1831 - 538 pages
...which the knowlege of natural things, of mathematics, of poetry, are reckoned ingredients) he saith, ' 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 are not to be compared unto... | |
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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. 
