Proverbs 8:18
“Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.”
Proverbs 8:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- With me are riches and glory, glorious riches and justice.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Riches and honor are with me; Yea , durable wealth and righteousness.
- DARBYDarby
- Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Wealth and honour are with me, Lasting substance and righteousness.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Riches and honor are with me; yes, lasting riches and righteousness.
Context: Proverbs 8
16By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
17I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
18Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
20I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
About Proverbs 8: The Excellence of Wisdom
Solomon extols the virtues of wisdom as a divine and foundational force in the creation of the world
Commentary
This chapter shows that true wisdom is not just an abstract concept but an active force at work in the world. Through wisdom, God has created and structured the universe, and it is the pathway to genuine happiness and success in life. As we read through this chapter, we see how wisdom is portrayed not as something hidden away, but as a very present and desirable reality that calls out to us. Thus, this section of Proverbs invites readers to embrace wisdom as a friend and guide, rather than a mere intellectual pursuit.