Proverbs 8:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 8:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 8:18 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 8:18 — KJV
“Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.”
— Proverbs 8:18 (KJV)
Proverbs 8:18 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 8:18
“Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:18: honour, righteousness
“And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. shall...: or, hath not been”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:18: riches, honour
“Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:18: riches, honour
“And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:18: riches, honour
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 8:18: riches, honour
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