Proverbs 8:18

Wisdom Calls

¹⁷ I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me. ¹⁸ Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness. ¹⁹ My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.

Riches and Honor

With God

Proverbs 3:16

Long life is in her right hand, and in her left are riches and honor.

Matthew 6:33

But first be concerned about God's kingdom and his righteousness, and all of these things will be provided for you as well.

Ephesians 3:8

To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given so that I might proclaim to the gentiles the immeasurable wealth of the Messiah

Psalm 36:6

Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your justice is like the great depths of the sea. You deliver both people and animals, LORD.

Psalm 112:3

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Proverbs 4:7-9

Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.

Proverbs 11:4

Wealth won't help in the time of judgment, but righteousness will deliver from death.

Ecclesiastes 5:14-16

and that wealth is lost in troubled circumstances. Then a son is born, but there is nothing left for him.

Matthew 6:19-20

"Stop storing up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moths and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.

Luke 10:42

But there's only one thing you need. Mary has chosen what is better, and it is not to be taken away from her."

Luke 12:20-21

But God told him, "You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you. Now who will get the things you've accumulated?'

Luke 12:33

"Sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves wallets that don't wear out a dependable treasure in heaven, where no thief can get close and no moth can destroy anything.

Luke 16:11-12

So if you haven't been faithful with unrighteous wealth, who will trust you with true wealth?

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowful and yet always rejoicing, as poor and yet enriching many, as having nothing and yet possessing everything.

Philippians 3:8-9

What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah

Philippians 4:19

And my God will fully supply your every need according to his glorious riches in the Messiah Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who keep on loving him, has he not?

James 5:1-3

Now listen, you rich people! Cry and moan over the miseries that are overtaking you.

Revelation 3:18

Therefore, I advise you to buy from me gold purified in fire so you may be rich, white clothes to wear so your shameful nakedness won't show, and ointment to put on your eyes so you may see.