Proverbs 8:21
New International Version
bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

New Living Translation
Those who love me inherit wealth. I will fill their treasuries.

English Standard Version
granting an inheritance to those who love me, and filling their treasuries.

Berean Standard Bible
bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

King James Bible
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

New King James Version
That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.

New American Standard Bible
To endow those who love me with wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.

NASB 1995
To endow those who love me with wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.

NASB 1977
To endow those who love me with wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.

Legacy Standard Bible
To give those who love me an inheritance of wealth, That I may fill their treasuries.

Amplified Bible
That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth and true riches, And that I may fill their treasuries.

Christian Standard Bible
giving wealth as an inheritance to those who love me, and filling their treasuries.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
giving wealth as an inheritance to those who love me, and filling their treasuries.”

American Standard Version
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.

Contemporary English Version
and I give great riches to everyone who loves me.

English Revised Version
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, and that I may fill their treasuries.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
to give an inheritance to those who love me and to fill their treasuries.

Good News Translation
giving wealth to those who love me, filling their houses with treasures.

International Standard Version
I bequeath wealth to those who love me, and I will fill their treasuries."

Majority Standard Bible
bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

NET Bible
that I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, and that I may fill their treasuries.

New Heart English Bible
That I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.

Webster's Bible Translation
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

World English Bible
that I may give wealth to those who love me. I fill their treasuries.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
To cause my lovers to inherit substance, "" Indeed, I fill their treasures.

Young's Literal Translation
To cause my lovers to inherit substance, Yea, their treasures I fill.

Smith's Literal Translation
To cause those loving me to inherit existence: and I will fill their treasures.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That I may enrich them that love me, and may fill their treasures.

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that I may enrich those who love me, and thus complete their treasures.

New American Bible
Granting wealth to those who love me, and filling their treasuries.

New Revised Standard Version
endowing with wealth those who love me, and filling their treasuries.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That I may cause those that love me to have hope; and I will fill their treasuries.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That I might leave hope as an inheritance to my friends, and I shall fill their treasures.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance, And that I may fill their treasuries.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
that I may divide substance to them that love me, and may fill their treasures with good things. If I declare to you the things that daily happen, I will remember also to recount the things of old.

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Context
The Excellence of Wisdom
20I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, 21bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full. 22The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old.…

Cross References
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

1 Kings 3:13
Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

Colossians 2:3
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

Psalm 112:3
Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Ephesians 1:18
I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,

2 Chronicles 1:11-12
God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

Luke 12:31
But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you.

Job 22:25
then the Almighty will be your gold and the finest silver for you.

Isaiah 45:3
I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.

1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Romans 8:32
He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

Deuteronomy 8:18
But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day.


Treasury of Scripture

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

to inherit

Proverbs 8:18
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

Proverbs 1:13
We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:

Proverbs 6:31
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

fill

Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Ephesians 3:19,20
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God…

Revelation 21:7
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

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Proverbs 8
1. the fame
6. and evidence of wisdom
10. The excellence
12. the nature
15. the power
18. the riches
22. and the eternity of wisdom
32. Wisdom is to be desired for the blessedness it brings














bestowing wealth
The phrase "bestowing wealth" in Proverbs 8:21 speaks to the generous nature of wisdom, personified in this chapter. The Hebrew root for "wealth" is "hôn," which often refers to material riches but can also imply abundance in a broader sense, including spiritual and moral wealth. In the context of Proverbs, wisdom is portrayed as a divine attribute that leads to prosperity, not just in material terms but in a life enriched by righteousness and understanding. Historically, the pursuit of wisdom was highly valued in ancient Israelite culture, seen as a path to both divine favor and earthly success.

on those who love me
This phrase emphasizes the relational aspect of wisdom. The Hebrew word for "love" is "ahav," which denotes a deep, covenantal love that is both emotional and volitional. In the biblical context, love for wisdom is akin to love for God, as wisdom is an expression of God's character. This love is not passive but active, requiring a commitment to seek and apply wisdom in one's life. The historical context of ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was a key part of education and moral instruction, underscores the importance of this love as foundational to a life well-lived.

and making their treasuries full
The imagery of "making their treasuries full" suggests a life overflowing with blessings. The Hebrew word for "treasuries" is "otsar," which can refer to storehouses or repositories of wealth. In a spiritual sense, this fullness is not limited to material possessions but includes the richness of character, relationships, and spiritual insight. The promise of full treasuries is a metaphor for the comprehensive well-being that comes from living in accordance with divine wisdom. In the scriptural context, this aligns with the broader biblical theme that true prosperity is found in alignment with God's will and purposes.

(21) That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance.--The work which each one by my help shall do will be stored up for him in heaven (Matthew 6:20), it will be as "gold tried in the fire" (Revelation 3:18), which will abide the trial of "the day" (1Corinthians 3:13).

Verse 21. - That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; יֵשׁ (yesh), ὕπαρξις, "real, valuable possessions." Those who love Wisdom will walk in her path, follow her leading, and therefore, doing God's will, will be blessed with success. Such will lay up treasure in heaven, will provide bags which wax not old, will be preparing for "an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away" (Matthew 6:20; Luke 12:33; 1 Peter 1:4). The LXX. here inserts a paragraph as a kind of introduction to the important section which follows: "If I declare unto you the things which daily befall, I will remember to recount the things of eternity;" i.e. thus far I have spoken of the advantages derived from Wisdom in daily circumstances; now I proceed to narrate her origin and her doings from all eternity. But the addition appears awkward, and is probably not now in its original position.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
bestowing
לְהַנְחִ֖יל (lə·han·ḥîl)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate

wealth
יֵ֑שׁ (yêš)
Adverb
Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is

on those who love me,
אֹהֲבַ֥י ׀ (’ō·hă·ḇay)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 157: To have affection f

and making
אֲמַלֵּֽא׃ (’ă·mal·lê)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

their treasuries {full}.
וְאֹצְרֹ֖תֵיהֶ֣ם (wə·’ō·ṣə·rō·ṯê·hem)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 214: Treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse


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