Proverbs 8:19
Better is my fruit, than gold—yea fine gold, and mine increase, than choice silver;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, lordly wealth, and righteousness;
20In the way of righteousness, I march along, in the middle of the paths of justice:
Cross References
Job 28:19The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare with it, Against purest gold, can it not be weighed.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my correction, and not silver, and knowledge, rather than choicest gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For, a protection, is wisdom, and, a protection, is silver,—but, the advantage of knowledge, is, that, wisdom, giveth life to the possessors thereof.
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 →