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Proverbs 24:4

ESV by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
NIV through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.
NASB And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.
CSB by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.
NLT Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.
KJV And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
NKJV By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.

What does Proverbs 24:4 mean?

Evil people want to destroy lives (Proverbs 24:1), as their plans often involve taking advantage of others. Immorality leads to ruin in eternity (Proverbs 10:29; 18:7) and often brings harsh consequences in this life (Proverbs 8:32–36). In contrast, those who seek knowledge (Proverbs 1:7; 2:1–6) build others up; they gain valuable understanding (Proverbs 8:10; 23:23) which helps them succeed. Earlier sections of this book depicted foolishness as leading to the ruin of a house (Proverbs 2:16–19; 14:1, 11). Here, one's house—a literal home or any other effort—is enhanced by the application of wisdom.

It is not out of the question to parallel the "precious and pleasant riches" of this verse with the beautiful, valuable characteristics mentioned in Galatians 5:22–23 and in 2 Peter 1:5–7. It is wise to be controlled by the Holy Spirit, because He furnishes our lives with the fruit mentioned in Galatians 5:22–23: "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." The apostle Peter exhorts believers to add to their faith by furnishing their lives with the following valuable qualities: virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love (2 Peter 1:5–7). Such things are worthwhile in and of themselves; they also bring great benefits to those who apply them.
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