OLD TESTAMENT

Proverbs 8:18

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18

With me are riches, honor, enduring wealth, and prosperity.

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Verse 18. Glorious. Lit. “proud.” Bible.—But here it only means great. Isaiah 9:15 and 61:6. Riches too commonly nourish pride, and it is very rare to see them joined with justice. Calmet.

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