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Proverbs 24:4

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 24:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
Proverbs 24:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:
2For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
3Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;
4And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
5A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might
6For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
7Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And by knowledge shalt the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.] That are both of worth, value, and usefulness, and for ornament and delight; the more private and retired parts of a man’s dwelling house, as well as his shops, warehouses, barns, and granaries, shall be filled with all kind of valuable substance, through his knowledge in improving trade or husbandry, in which he is concerned. This may be understood spiritually, of the fulness which the church has from Christ, and of those unsearchable riches of his she receives from him; and of those treasures of wisdom and knowledge, which the chambers of the soul of a believer are filled with by him; and of all the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“by knowledge . . . riches-- (Pro 8:18; Pro 21:20).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The “house” is figurative of the whole life, the “chambers” of all regions, inward and outward, of it. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“By knowledge - Which in scripture phrase includes the love and practice of what we know. Proverbs 24:5”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 15:6, Pro 20:15, Pro 21:20, Pro 27:23-27; Kg1 4:22-28; Ch1 27:25-31, Ch1 29:2-9; Ch2 4:18-22, Ch2 26:4-11; Neh 10:39, Neh 13:5-13; Mat 13:52 Proverbs 24:5”
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