Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver.
Berean Standard Bible
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 honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
Cross References
Job 28:19Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of 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 →