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Proverbs 8:19

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My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
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  1. Proverbs 10:20Rank 1 from verse 19
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    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

  2. Proverbs 3:14Rank 2 from verse 19
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    14For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

  3. Ecclesiastes 7:12Rank 3 from verse 19
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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.

  4. Proverbs 8:10Rank 4 from verse 19
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    10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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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

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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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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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