Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, my yield than choice silver.
World English Bible British
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, honour, enduring wealth, and prosperity.
20I walk in the way of righteousness, in the middle of the paths of justice,
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia will not equal it. It won’t be valued with pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction rather than silver, knowledge rather than choice gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who 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 →