Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
In Context
18Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.
20I walk in the path of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be compared to it, neither shall it be set in the balance with pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom is a defence [as] money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, [that] wisdom maketh them that possess it to live.
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 →