Much does not separate

Proverbs 2:10 “For the wise, like the fool, will not be long remembered; the days have already come when both have been forgotten.  Like the fool, the wise too must die.” Doesn’t it seem like the wise should receive special favor and rewards while on this earth as far as earthly wealth, a trouble-free life and possibly not even suffer death?  That way the entire world would recognize the tremendous advantages of being wise and faith filled.  But not so.  Everyone looks the same.  Then why be wise and God fearing?  Our answer will come soon.