 | John Mason - 1824 - 340 pages
...getting, get understanding;' Pr»v. iii. 13.— And, as an encouragement to do so, he tells him, that ' happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding : for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandisc of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She... | |
 | sir John Bayley (1st bart) - 1824 - 774 pages
...for length of days, and long life, and ' peace, shall they add to thee." And Prov. ¡ii. 13. 16. " Happy is the man ' that findeth wisdom, and the man that ' getteth understanding : for" (among other blessings) "length of days is m bet " right hand, and in her left hand rich« " and honour."... | |
 | John Locke - 1824 - 522 pages
...out my Spirit unto you ; I will make known my words unto you. — Prov. i. 20 — 23. viii. 1— 11. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding, &c. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto... | |
 | William Carpenter - 1825 - 630 pages
...made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise, xxii. 5. Happy ii 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... | |
 | Oliver Reywood - 1826 - 596 pages
...God's mind and will, which will furnish you with ability, and further your acquaintance with God ; " Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding ;"f that man is prepared to every good work. But how shall a person obtain this sacred understanding?... | |
 | 1827 - 392 pages
...truth is one thing, to apply it, is another. I shall therefore conclude in the language of Solomon : " 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... | |
 | Jacques Saurin - 1827 - 522 pages
...table of thine heart. So shall thou find favour, and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 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... | |
 | Thomas Shaw B. Reade - 1827 - 484 pages
...abundantly and rejoice even with joy and singing." Christianity displays the wisdom of God. " Happy then is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding; for the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silrer, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She... | |
 | Nathaniel Lardner - 1827 - 638 pages
...or instruction. " Doth not wisdom cry ? and understanding put forth her voice?" Prov. viii. 1; '• Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that g'etteth understanding," ch. iii. 13. And, " Take fast hold of instruction. Let her not go. Keep her, for she is thy life,"... | |
 | Thomas J. Lee - 1827 - 196 pages
...unto thine own understanding. 9. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 10. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding : 12. She is more precious than rubies : and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared... | |
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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. 
