Proverbs 8:21
So that I may give my lovers wealth for their heritage, making their store-houses full.
Bible in Basic English
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 go in the road of righteousness, in the way of right judging:
22The Lord made me as the start of his way, the first of his works in the past.
Cross References
Genesis 15:14But I will be the judge of that nation whose servants they are, and they will come out from among them with great wealth.
Psalms 16:11You will make clear to me the way of life; where you are joy is complete; in your right hand there are pleasures for ever and ever.
Proverbs 6:31But if he is taken in the act he will have to give back seven times as much, giving up all his property which is in his house.
Proverbs 24:4And by knowledge its rooms are full of all dear and pleasing things.
John 1:1From the first he was the Word, and the Word was in relation with God and was God.
Ephesians 3:19And to have knowledge of the love of Christ which is outside all knowledge, so that you may be made complete as God himself is complete.
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 →