 | Peter Perring Thoms, Solomon (King of Israel.) - 1848 - 192 pàgines
...which all are exhorted to search for, as for hid treasures. " For the merchandize of it," he says, " is better than the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold;" for that may waste in the using, but not so of wisdom and understanding, — it improves by use. Keeping... | |
 | 1849 - 218 pàgines
...admirable passage : " Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding ; for the merchandize of it is better than the merchandize 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... | |
 | George Harris - 1849 - 540 pàgines
...gems and valuables: "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandize of it is better than the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thon canst desire are not to be compared with... | |
 | 1852 - 588 pàgines
...the old man, and have no longer any partnership with him, and buy of us wisdom and understanding ; for the merchandize of it is better than the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. Then abjure allegiance to Diabolos, and take the oath of loyalty to Prince Emmanuel. Take off the regimentals... | |
 | 1853 - 400 pàgines
...wickedness." Oh ! be persuaded to seek heavenly riches, even Jesus Christ, and you shall find that " the merchandize of it is better than the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold ; her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." Peace such as you have never known... | |
 | Charles Simmons - 1853 - 540 pàgines
...and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rabies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 1 6 Length of days is... | |
 | Henry Melvill - 1854 - 384 pàgines
...which the beginning is " the fear of the Lord," and of which it is declared, that its " merchandize is better than the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold ;" and the rich man who is perverse in his ways is destitute of this wisdom ; so that the presumed... | |
 | John Stow - 1854 - 850 pàgines
...World's enjoyment ; so, & the Soul, that seeketh Spiritual Wealth, "the Merchandize Whereof is initely was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his swo W," there is a perseverance towards Its attainment, through evil report and good wt, which, Aided by... | |
 | Christian seasons - 1854 - 296 pàgines
...man thatfindeth wisdom, and the man that gelteth understanding. For the merchandize of it is belter than the merchandize 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... | |
 | John William Burgon - 1855 - 410 pàgines
...Kingdom, " the Beauty of Holiness," is set forth as well. The pearl is for ornament. " Of great price ;" for "the merchandize of it is better than the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof than fine goldh." In the present parable, as in the former one, c St. Matthew vii. 8. ' Ephes. iv. 5. f Song... | |
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Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandize of it is better than the merchandize of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 
