Proverbs 8:19
For my fruit is better than gold and precious stones, and my progeny better than choice silver.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
In Context
18With me, are wealth and glory, superb riches and justice.
20I walk in the way of justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment,
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia will not be equal to it, nor will it be compared to the purest dyes.
Proverbs 8:10Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12Wisdom with riches is more useful and more advantageous, for those who see the sun.
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 →