Proverbs 8:19
It is better to have my fruit than to have gold and precious stones; and my produce is better than choice silver.
LXX2012 (British)
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; yes, abundant possessions and righteousness.
20I walk in ways of righteousness, and am conversant with the paths of judgement;
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equalled to it; it shall not be compared with pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than tried gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and there is an advantage by it to them that see the sun.
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 →