Proverbs 8:21
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, and that I may fill their treasuries.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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;
22The LORD made me as the beginning of His way, the first of His works of old.
Cross References
Genesis 15:14and also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge; and afterward shall they come out with great substance.
Psalms 16:11Thou makest me to know the path of life; in Thy presence is fulness of joy, in Thy right hand bliss for evermore.
Proverbs 6:31But if he be found, he must restore sevenfold, he must give all the substance of his house.
Proverbs 24:4And by knowledge are the chambers filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
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 →