Proverbs 8:18
With me, are wealth and glory, superb riches and justice.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
In Context
17I love those who love me. And those who stand watch for me until morning shall discover me.
19For my fruit is better than gold and precious stones, and my progeny better than choice silver.
Cross References
Psalms 112:3From the rising of the sun, even to its setting, praiseworthy is the name of the Lord.
Proverbs 4:7The beginning of wisdom is to obtain wisdom, and, with all that you possess, to acquire prudence.
Proverbs 24:4By doctrine, the storerooms shall be filled with every substance that is precious and most beautiful.
Matthew 6:19Do not choose to store up for yourselves treasures on earth: where rust and moth consume, and where thieves break in and steal.
Luke 10:42And yet only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the best portion, and it shall not be taken away from her.”
Luke 12:33Sell what you possess, and give alms. Make for yourselves purses that will not wear out, a treasure that will not fall short, in heaven, where no thief approaches, and no moth corrupts.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →