Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
American Standard Version
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 honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.
20I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.
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 →