Proverbs 8:19

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

ט֣וֹב פִּ֭רְיִי מֵחָר֣וּץ וּמִפָּ֑ז וּ֝תְבוּאָתִ֗י מִכֶּ֥סֶף נִבְחָֽר׃

Transliteration

Good piryî from-ḥārûṣ and-from-pāz, and-tᵊbûʾātî from-kesep nībḥār

Grammar Details

*piryî*: masculine singular noun with 1st person singular suffix - my fruit
*ḥārûṣ*: masculine singular noun - gold/fine gold
*pāz*: masculine singular noun - refined gold
*tᵊbûʾātî*: feminine singular noun with 1st person singular suffix - my produce/yield
*kesep*: masculine singular noun - silver
*nībḥār*: niphal participle masculine singular - chosen/selected

Word Meanings

*piryî*: my fruit/produce/result
*ḥārûṣ*: gold/fine gold/precious metal
*pāz*: refined gold/pure gold
*tᵊbûʾātî*: my produce/yield/income/revenue
*kesep nībḥār*: choice silver/selected silver

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Prov 3:14 : 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Prov 8:10 : 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
Prov 10:20 : 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Eccl 7:12 : 12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

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