Bible Strands
Proverbs 8:18
With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Wisdom addresses those who love and diligently seek her, immediately following her promise in Proverbs 8:17 that such seekers will find her. This declaration establishes her active presence alongside the pursuit of understanding.
The words — The Hebrew עֹֽשֶׁר ('o.sher) and הֹוֹן (hon) both denote wealth, while צְדָקָה (tzedakah) translates to righteousness. These terms are paired with כָּבוֹד (kavod), meaning honor, to list the attributes Wisdom possesses.
The thread — The specific combination of riches and honor reappears in Proverbs 3:16, while the principle of seeking divine provision before material needs aligns with Matthew 6:33. The tension between temporal and spiritual wealth parallels the warning in Luke 16:11.
Why it lands — The text first states that Wisdom inherently possesses enduring wealth and righteousness before implying that these are available to those who align with her. Readers must decide whether to pursue her for her moral character or merely for the material benefits she offers.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
Cross-references
- Proverbs 3:16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
- Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
- Luke 16:11 So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?
- Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
- Luke 10:42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
- Ephesians 3:8 Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
- Revelation 3:18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.
- Psalms 112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
- Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.
- Ecclesiastes 5:14 or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.