Proverbs 8:18
Wealth and honor [are] with me, || Lasting substance and righteousness.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
In Context
17I love those loving me, || And those seeking me earnestly find me.
19My fruit [is] better than gold, even fine gold, || And my increase than choice silver.
Cross References
Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches [are] in his house, || And his righteousness is standing forever.
Proverbs 4:7The first thing [is] wisdom—get wisdom, || And with all your getting get understanding.
Proverbs 24:4And the inner parts are filled by knowledge, || [With] all precious and pleasant wealth.
Matthew 6:19Do not treasure up to yourselves treasures on the earth, where moth and rust disfigure, and where thieves break through and steal,
Luke 10:42but of one thing there is need, and Mary chose the good part; that will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 12:33sell your goods, and give alms, make to yourselves bags that do not become old, a treasure unfailing in the heavens, where thief does not come near, nor moth destroy;
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 →