Proverbs 23:23

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:23

BSB
Invest in truth and never sell it-in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
AKJV
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
CPDV
Purchase truth, and do not sell wisdom, or doctrine, or understanding.
ERV
Buy the truth, and sell it not; yea, wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
NHEB
Buy the truth, and do not sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
SMT
Buy the truth, and thou shalt not sell wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Commentary for Proverbs 23:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 23:23
Summary
Acquire and preserve knowledge and understanding
Event
Valuing pursuit of learning
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom