Proverbs 8:19
Better [is] my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
In Context
18Wealth and honour [are] with me, Lasting substance and righteousness.
20In a path of righteousness I cause to walk, In midst of paths of judgment,
Cross References
Job 28:19Not equal it doth the topaz of Cush, With pure gold it is not valued.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Ecclesiastes 7:12For wisdom [is] a defense, money [is] a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom [is], She reviveth her possessors.
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 →