Another explanation of the inheritance: That which the verse says (Proverbs 8:21), "To cause those who love me to inherit substance." Rabbi Chanina said, "The Torah says (Proverbs 3:16), 'In her left hand, riches and honor, and in her right hand, length of days.' And for the poor." And the Holy Spirit responds and says, "To cause those who love me to inherit substance." Why are they poor in this world? So that they should not occupy themselves with frivolous matters and forget the Torah. And so it says (Proverbs 8:22), "The Lord acquired me as the beginning of His way."