Proverbs 8:18

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 8:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.
Proverbs 8:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18Riches and honor are with me; [Yea], durable wealth and righteousness.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“durable riches . . . righteousness--Such are the "riches," enduring sources of happiness in moral possessions (compare Pro 3:16).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Durable riches - i. e., Treasure piled up for many years; ancient wealth. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Riches and honour: Pro 3:16, Pro 4:7-9; Jam 2:5 durable: Psa 36:6; Ecc 5:14-16; Mat 6:19, Mat 6:20; Luk 10:42, Luk 12:20, Luk 12:21, Luk 12:33, Luk 16:11, Luk 16:12; Co2 6:10; Eph 3:8; Phi 4:19; Ti1 6:17-19; Jam 5:1-3; Rev 3:18 and righteousness: Pro 11:4; Mat 6:33; Phi 3:8, Phi 3:9 Proverbs 8:19”
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