Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
In Context
18Wealth and honour are in my hands, even wealth without equal and righteousness.
20I go in the road of righteousness, in the way of right judging:
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia is not equal to it, and it may not be valued with the best gold.
Proverbs 8:10Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12Wisdom keeps a man from danger even as money does; but the value of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to its owner.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →