John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 3:15
Pro 3:15 She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Ver. 15. She is more precious than rubies. ] Or, Pearls, which of old were most highly esteemed, a as Pliny testifieth; nostra etate multis aliis gemmis post ponunter. Today, there are many other gems of greater price, as rubies, carbuncles, &c. Cardan b tells us that every precious stone hath an egregious virtue in it; every spiritual grace hath, we are sure, and is of... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 3:15
Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than rubies.The quality of virtueThe words wisdom, understanding, and knowledge partly translate the word “virtue.”I. The wonderful effects virtue produces on the mind.1. The effects bear no proportion to our immediate sentiments concerning it.2. Observe the complete change which it produces upon the human character itself. It gives the human being all the value which he can possess.3. Notice the power it possesses of communicating immediate happiness to the... read more