Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold; 1 my produce is better than pure silver. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 are riches and honor, 1 lasting wealth and righteousness. 1
20I walk in the path of righteousness, 1 in the midst of the paths of justice. 1
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Cush does not equal it; 1 neither can it be valued in terms of pure gold. 1
Proverbs 8:10Acquire my instruction rather than silver; 1 acquire knowledge rather than pure gold. 1
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom provides protection as money can provide protection, 2 but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to whoever has 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 →