Proverbs 8:18
With me are riches and honor, 1 lasting wealth and righteousness. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
In Context
17I love those who love me, 1 and those who diligently seek me, find me. 1
19My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold; 1 my produce is better than pure silver. 1
Cross References
Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches are in his house; 1 his righteousness will endure forever. 1
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is the most important thing, so acquire wisdom 1 and spend all you own so you can get understanding. 1
Proverbs 24:4By knowledge the rooms are filled 1 with all precious and pleasant riches. 1
Matthew 6:19Do not store up for yourselves treasures on the earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
Luke 10:42but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, which will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 12:33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Make for yourselves purses which will not wear out—treasure in the heavens that does not run out, where no thief comes near, and no moth destroys.
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 →