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My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; My yield than choice silver.
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The True Fruit of Wisdom
Commentators widely interpret Wisdom in this passage as representing Christ. Therefore, the 'fruit' and 'revenue' she offers are the profound blessings of salvation. This includes redemption, forgiveness, justification, the graces of the Holy Spirit like faith and love, and the promise of eternal life. These are not just wise principles but the life-giving results of a relationship with Jesus.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gold - The "choice, fine gold" of margin reference. The "fine gold" in the second clause is a different word, and perhaps represents gold ex…
19th Century
Anglican
My fruit... my revenue. — that is, the gain and profit which come from possessing me.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My fruit [is] better than gold, yes, than fine gold This is said in allusion to the fruit that grows on trees, Wisdom, or Chri…
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