1 Peter 2:4

A Living Stone, a Chosen People

2:4 So as you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but chosen and priceless in God’s sight,

1 Peter 2:7

2:7 So you who believe see his value, but for those who do not believe, the stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,

Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom

3:13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,

and the one who obtains understanding.

3:14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver,

and her gain is better than gold.

3:15 She is more precious than rubies,

and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

8:19 My fruit is better than the purest gold,

and what I produce is better than choice silver.

16:16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold;

to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

16:2 All a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion,

but the Lord evaluates the motives.

Introduction to the Book

1:1 The Proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

1:4 To impart shrewdness to the morally naive,

and a discerning plan to the young person.