Proverbs 8:19
My fruite is better then golde, euen then fine golde, and my reuenues better then fine siluer.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 honour are with me: euen durable riches and righteousnesse.
20I cause to walke in the way of righteousnes, and in the middes of the paths of iudgement,
Cross References
Job 28:19The Topaz of Ethiopia shall not be equall vnto it, neither shall it be valued with the wedge of pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receiue mine instruction, and not siluer, and knowledge rather then fine golde.
Ecclesiastes 7:12Say not thou, Why is it that the former dayes were better then these? for thou doest not enquire wisely of this thing.
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 →