Proverbs 3:15

“She is more precious than pearls, and all that you desire cannot compare with her.”

Proverbs 3:15 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 3:15, word by word

is more preciousיְקָרָהyekara

precious

Of great value.

Where else “yekara” appears
than pearlsפְּנִינִיםpeninim

pearls, corals

Pearls or corals: a precious stone of uncertain identification. Only plural.

Where else “peninim” appears
that you desireחֲפָצֶיchafatse

matter

A matter or thing to be done.

Where else “chafatse” appears
compareיִשְׁווּyishvu

be equal

To match, have the same value.

Where else “yishvu” appears

The context

14for her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her yield than gold.

15 · This verse (above)

16Length of days is in her right hand; in her left hand, riches and honor.

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