Proverbs 11:4Riches don't profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. Solomon's court scribes recording wisdom for future kings and merchants in Jerusalem...
The emotion here: sobering realization from experience
The original word
hôn (הוֹן) — accumulated wealth, possessions that seem permanent but aren't
Why it matters
Solomon wrote this while being the richest king in history, making it deeply personal
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 11:4
This was written by the wealthiest man alive warning about wealth's limitations
Common misconceptionPeople think this means money is evil, but Solomon had vast wealth. He's saying money can't save you from ultimate judgment - only character can.
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Verses that echo Proverbs 11:4
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 11:4 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 11:4 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wealth, righteousness, eternal perspective. Notable phrases: riches don't profit; day of wrath. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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