Proverbs 3:13

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

Cross-reference

Proverbs 2:4 amplifies the pursuit of wisdom as searching for hidden treasure, deepening the effort implied in finding wisdom.

Proverbs 4:5-9 expands on the blessings of embracing wisdom, echoing the 'happy is the man who finds wisdom' theme.

Proverbs 8:32-35 describes the blessedness of keeping wisdom's ways, directly paralleling the value of finding wisdom.

In Proverbs 24:14, finding wisdom brings a future and hope—similar promise to the blessing here.

In Proverbs 8:10, instruction is preferred over silver—directly reinforcing the blessing of finding wisdom.

In Proverbs 8:35, finding wisdom brings life and favor—complementing the blessedness in Proverbs 3:13.

1 Kings 10:24 Historical context

1 Kings 10:24 shows Solomon's wisdom drawing people from all nations, illustrating the blessing of finding wisdom in Proverbs 3:13.

1 Kings 3:9 Parallel

1 Kings 3:9 records Solomon asking for wisdom, directly embodying the search that leads to blessedness.

1 Kings 10:8 declares the happiness of those who hear Solomon's wisdom, echoing the blessedness of finding wisdom.

2 Chronicles 1:10 parallels Solomon's prayer for wisdom, illustrating the pursuit that brings blessing.

Job 28:15 Parallel

In Job 28:15, wisdom cannot be bought with gold—reinforcing the priceless value of finding wisdom.

Psalm 19:10 Parallel

In Psalm 19:10, God's ordinances are more desirable than gold—illustrating the preciousness of wisdom.

In Psalm 119:127, loving God's commands above fine gold echoes the surpassing worth of wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 9:15-18 adds a sobering note: even wise deliverance can be forgotten, contrasting the blessedness of finding wisdom.

Psalm 90:12 Parallel

In Psalm 90:12, numbering days leads to a heart of wisdom—another perspective on gaining wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 2:26 Related theme

In Ecclesiastes 2:26, God gives wisdom to those who please Him—linking divine source to acquiring wisdom.

1 Kings 10:1–9 Historical context

1 Kings 10:1-9 illustrates the fame of Solomon's wisdom, showing a historical example of someone who found wisdom and was blessed.