Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Proverbs 8:19
What does Proverbs 8:19 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
Proverbs 8:19 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 8
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.
What do historical commentaries say?
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
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Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
- Historical commentary excerpts are attributed to the named author and work shown above.