Proverbs 8:21
that I may cause those who love me to inherit substance, and that I may fill their treasuries.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
In Context
20I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice,
22LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old.
Cross References
Genesis 15:14And also I will judge that nation, whom they shall serve, and afterward they shall come out with great substance.
Psalms 16:11Thou made known to (LXX/NT) me the path of life. Thou will fill me of joy with thy countenance (LXX/NT).
Proverbs 6:31Yet if he is found, he shall restore sevenfold. He shall give all the substance of his house.
Proverbs 24:4and by knowledge the chambers are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Ephesians 3:19and to become aware of the love of the Christ, which transcends knowledge, so that ye may be filled in all the fullness of God.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:13-22
The Advantages of Wisdom. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour are with me;… Read the whole commentary →