Honour . . . substance. This proverb has led to a universal custom. Compare 1Ti_5:3, 1Ti_5:17. Act_5:2 ("price" = honour); Pro_19:19. Illustrations: Abraham (Gen_14:20. Heb_7:2); Jacob (Gen_28:22); David (1Ch_29:1-5, 1Ch_29:28); Widow (Mar_12:41-44); Woman (Mar_14:3-9); Cornelius (Act_10:2, Act_10:4); Philippians (Pro_4:15-19).