Proverbs 8:19

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 3:14 : 14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.
  • Prov 8:10 : 10 Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.
  • Prov 10:20 : 20 What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.
  • Eccl 7:12 : 12 For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

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