Proverbs 8:18 - Forerunner Commentary

Proverbs 8:18

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16 By me princes rule, and nobles,
All the judges of¹ the earth.

17 ^aI love those who love me,
And ^bthose who seek me diligently will find me.

18 ^aRiches and honor are with me,
Enduring riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold,
And my revenue than choice silver.

20 I¹ traverse the way of righteousness,
In the midst of the paths of justice,

21 That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth,
That I may fill their treasuries.

22 “The^a Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way,
Before His works of old.

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American Standard Version
Riches and honor are with me; `Yea', durable wealth and righteousness.

Amplified® Bible
Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness (uprightness in every area and relation, and right standing with God).

Contemporary English Version
I can make you rich and famous, important and successful.

Darby English Version
Riches and honour are with me; durable wealth and righteousness.

Good News Bible
I have riches and honor to give, prosperity and success.

King James Version
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

New American Standard Bible
"Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness.

New International Version
With me are riches and honor,
enduring wealth and prosperity.

New King James Version
Riches and honor are with me,
Enduring riches and righteousness.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" Riches and honor reside with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness.

Revised Standard Version
Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and prosperity.

Young's Literal Translation
Wealth and honour `are' with me, Lasting substance and righteousness.

New English Translation
Riches and honor are with me, long-lasting wealth and righteousness.

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