With me are riches and honor
This phrase emphasizes the association of wisdom with material and spiritual blessings. In the biblical context, wisdom is personified and speaks as if it possesses these attributes. Riches and honor are often seen as rewards for those who live righteously and follow God's commandments, as seen in the lives of figures like Solomon (1 Kings 3:13) and Job (Job 42:10-17). The cultural context of ancient Israel valued wisdom as a means to achieve a prosperous and honorable life, aligning with the covenantal promises of blessings for obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1-14).

enduring wealth and righteousness
Enduring wealth suggests a form of prosperity that is not fleeting but lasting, contrasting with the temporary riches often pursued by the wicked (Proverbs 11:4). This wealth is not merely material but includes spiritual richness, aligning with the New Testament teachings where true wealth is found in Christ (Ephesians 1:18). Righteousness here is linked with wisdom, indicating a life lived in accordance with God's will. This connection is seen throughout Scripture, where righteousness leads to stability and blessing (Psalm 112:3). The enduring nature of these blessings points to the eternal rewards promised to the faithful, as seen in the teachings of Jesus about storing treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-20).

1. Solomon
Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was known for his wisdom, wealth, and honor, which he received from God.

2. Wisdom
Personified in Proverbs 8, wisdom is depicted as a woman calling out to people, offering them guidance and blessings.

3. Ancient Israel
The cultural and historical context in which Proverbs was written, where wisdom literature was highly valued.

4. The Marketplace
In Proverbs 8, wisdom is described as calling out in public places, symbolizing its accessibility to all who seek it.

5. The Path of Righteousness
A recurring theme in Proverbs, representing a life lived in accordance with God's will and wisdom.The Source of True Wealth
True riches and honor come from aligning with God's wisdom, not merely from material possessions.

Enduring Wealth
Unlike worldly wealth, which is temporary, the wealth that comes from wisdom is enduring and eternal.

Righteousness and Honor
Living a righteous life according to God's wisdom brings honor and respect, both from God and others.

Wisdom's Accessibility
Wisdom is available to all who seek it diligently, as it calls out in the public square, inviting everyone to partake in its blessings.

The Role of Righteousness
Righteousness is integral to the blessings of wisdom, as it aligns one's life with God's will and purposes.(18) Riches and honour are with me.--"If this passage is taken in a material sense, Psalm 112:3 and the promises in the Pentateuch of wealth as the reward of obedience might be compared with it. But doubtless the "true riches" (Luke 16:11) are here alluded to, the consciousness of possessing God's honour and favour, called in Ephesians 3:8 the "unsearchable riches of Christ."

Verse 18. - Riches and honour are with me (see Proverbs 3:16). Wisdom has these things in her possession to bestow on whom she will, as God gave them to Solomon in reward of his petition for wisdom (1 Kings 3:13). Durable riches and righteousness. Things often regarded as incompatible. Durable, עָתֵק (athek), occurs only here (but see Isaiah 23:18), and means "old," "venerable," "long accumulated;" hence firm and lasting. Righteousness is the last reward that Wisdom bestows, without which, indeed, all material blessings would be nothing worth. Wealth obtained in a right way, and rightly used, is durable and stable. This was especially true under a temporal dispensation. We Christians, however, look not for reward in uncertain riches, but in God's favour here and happiness in another world. The Septuagint, "Possession of many things, and righteousness." What is denoted by "righteousness" is further explained in the following verses, 19-21.

Parallel Commentaries ...


With
אִתִּ֑י (’it·tî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among

me are riches
עֹֽשֶׁר־ (‘ō·šer-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6239: Wealth

and honor,
וְכָב֥וֹד (wə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

enduring
עָ֝תֵ֗ק (‘ā·ṯêq)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6276: Valuable, advanced, eminent, surpassing

wealth
ה֥וֹן (hō·wn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1952: Wealth, sufficiency

and righteousness.
וּצְדָקָֽה׃ (ū·ṣə·ḏā·qāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively


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