Proverbs 8:19
The fruit I produce is better than gold, even pure gold, and my harvest is better than even the best silver.
Free Bible 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 go riches and honor, lasting wealth and prosperity.
20I live in a way that's right; I follow the paths of justice.
Cross References
Job 28:19Topaz from Ethiopia can't compare with it; it cannot be bought with the purest gold.
Proverbs 8:10Choose my instruction over silver; choose knowledge over pure gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom provides security, as does money, but the advantage for those who have wisdom is that they are kept safe and sound!
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 →