John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies ,.... Or "pearls" F21 מפנינים "prae margaritis", Montanus, Mercerus, Gejerus, Michaelis. , as some; which were formerly esteemed above all precious stones; the eastern were the more valuable F23 De Boot. Hist. Gemm. l. 2. c. 39. , which Solomon had most knowledge of; Christ is the pearl of great price, of more value than any pearl, or all put together, Matthew 13:46 ; See Gill on Job 28:18 ; or "carbuncles" F24 "Carbunculis", Junius... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 3:13-20
Solomon had pressed us earnestly to seek diligently for wisdom (Prov. 2:1), and had assured us that we should succeed in our sincere and constant pursuits. But the question is, What shall we get by it when we have found it? Prospect of advantage is the spring and spur of industry; he therefore shows us how much it will be to our profit, laying this down for an unquestionable truth, Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, that true wisdom which consists in the knowledge and love of God, and an... read more