Proverbs 8:19
“My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.”
Proverbs 8:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For my fruit is better than gold and the precious stone, and my blossoms than choice silver.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
- DARBYDarby
- My fruit is better than fine gold, yea, than pure gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; my yield than choice silver.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Better is my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold; my yield is better than choice silver.
Context: Proverbs 8
17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
About Proverbs 8: The Excellence of Wisdom
Solomon extols the virtues of wisdom as a divine and foundational force in the creation of the world
Commentary
This chapter shows that true wisdom is not just an abstract concept but an active force at work in the world. Through wisdom, God has created and structured the universe, and it is the pathway to genuine happiness and success in life. As we read through this chapter, we see how wisdom is portrayed not as something hidden away, but as a very present and desirable reality that calls out to us. Thus, this section of Proverbs invites readers to embrace wisdom as a friend and guide, rather than a mere intellectual pursuit.