Proverbs 8:19
My p'ri is better than gold, indeed, than fine gold; 1 and my revenue than choice kesef. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
In Context
18Osher and kavod are with me; 1 indeed, enduring hon (wealth) and tzedakah. 1
Cross References
Job 28:19The chrysolite of Ethiopia shall not equal it, 1 neither shall it be valued with tahor gold. 1
Proverbs 8:10Receive my musar, and not kesef; 1 and da'as (knowledge) rather than choice gold. 1
Ecclesiastes 7:12For chochmah is a protective tzel (shade), and kesef is as well; but the advantage of da'as is, that chochmah giveth chayyim (life) to them that possess 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 →