Proverbs 8:18

Riches and honour. Wisdom claims to have with her three rich rewards to be shared with those who seek her. The riches that wisdom offers are durable riches. They include the imperishable treasures that are laid up only in heaven (Matt. 6:19-21). The lives of some of the world-famous philanthropists have demonstrated that wealth accumulated and used in right ways can be stable and satisfying even here upon earth, but to many, material prosperity becomes a snare (see 1 Tim. 6:9, 17, 18).

Honor is almost as highly prized by mankind as are riches. But human honor is an intangible reward and external to the individual. Wisdom offers honor with God (see 1 Sam. 2:30).

Righteousness. A priceless, heavenly prize. The power of the Saviour is promised to all who seek goodness. This power makes it possible for a sinful human being to follow the good counsel of wisdom. Righteousness is an inward reward made evident in outward behavior (1 Cor. 1:30).