OT Promise 298: Length of days, Riches, Honor

Proverbs 3:16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honor.

Wisdom is personified as a female, “in her right hand; and in her left hand.” The condition for this promise is “finding wisdom.” Many blessings and benefits come from Wisdom. Wisdom is practical living in everyday life. Knowing the right way to live and then doing it produces good things in life.

Jesus is the Wisdom of God, and happy is the man who finds Him. We do not know everything and often make bad decisions, but we have Jesus with us, and He knows everything and always makes good decisions.

Wisdom brings with herself, and promises us, a long life along with riches and honor. Length of days in Biblical terms always means a full, abundant, and satisfying life every day, no matter how many days there are. Riches are sought after by every selfish person on the planet. The promise of wisdom grants riches more valuable than material things. These are spiritual and eternal blessings, like love, joy, peace, etc., that money can’t buy. We all want to be honored and famous, but being honored by the world and famous to people is nothing compared to the honor of God and the esteem that He holds us in.