Proverbs 8:21
so that I may enrich those who love me, and thus complete their treasures.
Catholic Public Domain 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 justice, in the midst of the paths of judgment,
22The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his ways, before he made anything, from the beginning.
Cross References
Genesis 15:14Yet truly, I will judge the nation that they will serve, and after this they will depart with great substance.
Psalms 16:11They have cast me out, and now they have surrounded me. They have cast their eyes down to the earth.
Proverbs 6:31Also, if he is apprehended, he shall repay sevenfold and hand over all the substance of his house.
Proverbs 24:4By doctrine, the storerooms shall be filled with every substance that is precious and most beautiful.
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.
Ephesians 3:19of the charity of Christ, and even be able to know that which surpasses all knowledge, so that you may be filled with 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 →