Wisdom and Discipline
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Isra’el, are for learning about wisdom and discipline; for understanding words expressing deep insight; for gaining an intelligently disciplined life, doing what is right, just and fair; for endowing with caution those who don’t think and the young person with knowledge and discretion. Someone who is already wise will hear and learn still more; someone who already understands will gain the ability to counsel well;” / Proverbs 1:1-5
Who doesn’t desire wisdom and discipline in their life? Even those who aren’t wise or lack discipline would say they wished they had more of each. The purpose of this one book in the Bible is to guide us toward wisdom and discipline in our daily journey. We often take for granted the words of Scripture…the gift God has given us in His Word. It could be we just never read it…or read it occasionally…or perhaps we just don’t like reading period…or perhaps we may love reading and are often in search for the next book that is going to provide the magic we need to help us with relationships, business, or our spiritual walk.
What if you could have a daily chat with the wealthiest man who has ever walked the planet and glean his wisdom and learn his ways of discipline? You can! One chapter of Proverbs a day will do the trick. There are 31 chapters of Proverbs. Start each month at the beginning and read one daily – yes, you may need to read 2 at the end if the month lacks 31 days. Below is a snapshot of the wealth in today’s dollars that ChatGPT provided about Solomon. I’d say it is worth spending a few minutes daily learning from this man.
If we convert King Solomon’s legendary wealth into today’s dollars, estimates suggest he would today rank among the richest individuals—by far. Here’s how the numbers stack up:
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King Solomon’s Modern Equivalent Wealth
• One estimate puts King Solomon’s net worth at about $2.1 trillion in today’s currency .
• Another reputable take suggests his annual gold intake alone (666 talents per year) would translate to about $1.09 billion to $1.17 billion per year, without accounting for his broader income streams .
• A more recent narrative estimates his total wealth could fall between $2 trillion and $3 trillion in modern terms .
Putting it all together, King Solomon’s total wealth today is generally estimated at $2–3 trillion.
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Today’s Richest Individual: Elon Musk
According to the latest figures:
• Elon Musk is the current wealthiest person. Forbes estimates his net worth around $425.7 billion as of August 26, 2025, while Bloomberg gives a somewhat lower figure of $383 billion .
• Other sources around this time also place his wealth over $400 billion—for example, an August 2025 report cites $401.8 billion based on Forbes data .
So as of late August 2025, Musk is estimated to be worth in the ballpark of $400–425 billion.
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Comparison: King Solomon vs. Elon Musk
Figure Estimated Net Worth Relative Scale
King Solomon (modernized) $2–3 trillion ~5–7× Elon Musk
Elon Musk (2025) ~$400–425 billion —
In other words, King Solomon’s fortune—if translated into today’s dollars—would be approximately five to seven times greater than Elon Musk’s current wealth.
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Summary
• King Solomon: Estimated wealth in today’s terms ranges from $2 to $3 trillion.
• Elon Musk: Current richest individual, with a net worth around $400–425 billion.
• Conclusion: Solomon’s wealth dwarfs modern billionaires—even the world’s richest—by a significant margin.