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Proverbs 8:19–20

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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:
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Proverbs 8:19Cross-references · 4 ranked passages

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    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

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    14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

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    12For 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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    10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Proverbs 8:20Cross-references · 14 ranked passages

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    27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

    28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

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    32Ye shall observe to do therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left.

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    8I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

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    11I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.

    12When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.

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    3And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

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    6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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    22When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

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    4Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

    5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

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    3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

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    10They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

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    3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

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    17For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

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    25Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

    26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

    27Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

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    4Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

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Proverbs 8:19

COMBINED MEANING

fruit

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Sense 1: The produce borne by plants or the land. Sense 2: Offspring or increase. Sense 3: A result, product, consequence, character, or work proceeding from something.

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COMBINED MEANING

better

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Sense 1: More excellent, more fitting, or to a greater degree. Sense 2: To improve or make better.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

fine

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1. Of cloth or workmanship, delicate or finely made. 2. Of flour or meal, finely ground or prepared. 3. Of gold or other metal, pure, refined, or of high quality. 4. As a verb, to refine or purify metal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

revenue

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Income, proceeds, return, or yield received from property, taxation, trade, or produce.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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choice

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Sense 1: The act of choosing; a selection. Sense 2: Selected, excellent, or preferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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silver

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A precious white metal used for money, vessels, ornaments, images, trade, valuation, and refining; by extension, money or wealth reckoned in that metal.

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Proverbs 8:20

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lead

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Sense 1: A soft, heavy metal. Sense 2: As a verb, to guide, conduct, or go before.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

midst

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The middle, centre, interior, or intervening part of a place, body, company, or condition; among, within, surrounded by, or in the presence of persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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paths

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1. Figuratively, ways or courses of conduct, action, or direction. 2. Tracks, roads, routes, or ways of passage or travel.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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judgment

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The act, authority, process, cause, or result of judging; discernment, legal hearing, verdict, ordinance, justice, government, vindication, condemnation, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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8:18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

8:19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

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8:20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

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8:21That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

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