Proverbs 8:19
My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold;my yield than choice silver.
New Heart English 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, honor,enduring wealth, and prosperity.
20I walk in the way of righteousness,in the midst of the paths of justice;
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it,Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction rather than silver;knowledge rather than choice gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; 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 →