Proverbs 8:19
For my fruit is better than gold and the precious stone, and my blossoms than choice silver.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 riches and glory, glorious 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 shall not be equal to it, neither shall it be compared to the cleanest dyeing.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not money: choose knowledge rather than gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12Wisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that 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 →