Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold. And my revenue than choice silver.
Noyes Bible
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 riches and prosperity.
20I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of equity.
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, Nor can it be purchased with pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver. And knowledge rather than choice gold!
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence. But knowledge hath the advantage. For wisdom giveth life to them that have 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 →