Proverbs 8:21
To cause my lovers to inherit substance, || Indeed, I fill their treasures.
Literal Standard 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 cause to walk in a path of righteousness, || In midst of paths of judgment,
22YHWH possessed me—the beginning of His way, || Before His works since then.
Cross References
Genesis 15:14and the nation also whom they serve I judge, and after this they go out with great substance;
Psalms 16:11You cause me to know the path of life; In Your presence [is] fullness of joys, || Pleasant things [are] by Your right hand forever!
Proverbs 6:31And being found he repays sevenfold, || He gives all the substance of his house.
Proverbs 24:4And the inner parts are filled by knowledge, || [With] all precious and pleasant wealth.
John 1:1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God;
Ephesians 3:19to know also the love of the Christ that is exceeding the knowledge, that you may be filled—to 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 →