Proverbs 8:10 asv — Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

American Standard Version

"Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold. "

— Proverbs 8:10, American Standard Version

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Proverbs 8:10 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 8 — Context

7

For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

8

All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; There is nothing crooked or perverse in them.

9

They are all plain to him that understandeth, And right to them that find knowledge.

10

Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

11

For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

12

I wisdom have made prudence my dwelling, And find out knowledgeanddiscretion.

13

The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.

Proverbs 8:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 8:10 say?
Proverbs 8:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold. ”
Where is Proverbs 8:10 in the Bible?
Proverbs 8:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 8, verse 10.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 8:10.
What translation should I read Proverbs 8:10 in?
Proverbs 8:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 8:10?
Proverbs 8:10 reads (ASV): “Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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