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By knowledge the rooms are filled With all rare and beautiful treasure.
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Two Kinds of Riches
Commentators note a dual application in this verse. On one level, practical knowledge in trade or husbandry can lead to material prosperity, filling a literal house. On a deeper, spiritual level, knowledge of God fills the 'chambers' of the soul with true, lasting riches like His promises and truths.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The “house” is figurative of the whole life, the “chambers” of all its inward and outward regions.
19th Century
Anglican
All precious and pleasant riches.— Not only earthly wealth, but the true riches (Luke 16:11), the kn…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches .…
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Piety and prudence in outward affairs both go together to complete a wise person. By knowledge, the soul is filled with the graces and comforts of …
