Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
Riches and honor belong to me; yes, lasting wealth and what is right and good.
Wisdom is saying that true wealth and honor come from her - not just temporary riches, but lasting prosperity and righteousness that endure.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, wisdom is personified as a woman who calls out to people, offering guidance and benefits in a world full of challenges. This chapter portrays wisdom as present at creation and promises rewards like riches and honor, which were seen in ancient Israelite culture as divine blessings for living rightly. Historically, this wisdom literature was written to teach moral and practical lessons to the youth of Israel, helping them navigate everyday life under God's law.
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