Proverbs 8:19
It is better to have my fruit than to have gold and precious stones; 1 And my produce is better than choice silver. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
In Context
18Wealth and glory belong to me; 1 Yea, abundant possessions and righteousness. 1
20I walk in ways of righteousness, 1 And am conversant with the paths of judgment; 1
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equaled to it; 1 It shall not be compared with pure gold. 1
Proverbs 8:10Receive instruction, and not silver; 1 And knowledge rather than tried gold. 1
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom in its shadow is as the shadow of silver: 1 And the excellence of the knowledge of wisdom 1 Will give life to him that has it. 1
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 →