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International Version</a></span><br />through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />By knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And by knowledge its rooms are filled With all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />by knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />let good sense fill the rooms with priceless treasures. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And by knowledge are the chambers filled with all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With knowledge its rooms are filled with every kind of riches, both precious and pleasant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Where there is knowledge, the rooms are furnished with valuable, beautiful things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />By knowledge its rooms are furnished with all sorts of expensive and beautiful goods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the inner parts are filled by knowledge, "" [With] all precious and pleasant wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And by knowledge the inner parts are filled, With all precious and pleasant wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />By instruction the storerooms shall be filled with all precious and most beautiful wealth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />By doctrine, the storerooms shall be filled with every substance that is precious and most beautiful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And by knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and pleasing possession. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And by knowledge the inner chambers are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the inner chambers are filled by knowledge with every possession, honor and delight.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />By discretion the chambers are filled with all precious and excellent wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4839" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Do not Envy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established; <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: ū·ḇə·ḏa·‘aṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">through knowledge</a> <a href="/hebrew/2315.htm" title="2315: ḥă·ḏā·rîm (N-mp) -- A chamber, room. From chadar; an apartment.">its rooms</a> <a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: yim·mā·lə·’ū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">are filled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with every</a> <a href="/hebrew/3368.htm" title="3368: yā·qār (Adj-ms) -- Precious, rare, splendid, weighty. From yaqar; valuable.">precious</a> <a href="/hebrew/5273.htm" title="5273: wə·nā·‘îm (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, delightful. From na'em; delightful.">and beautiful</a> <a href="/hebrew/1952.htm" title="1952: hō·wn (N-ms) -- Wealth, sufficiency. From the same as huwn in the sense of 'own; wealth; by implication, enough.">treasure.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2-3</a></span><br />that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a></span><br />It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3-4</a></span><br />His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. / Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-52.htm">Matthew 13:52</a></span><br />Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-49.htm">Luke 11:49</a></span><br />Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />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. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Hebrews 10:34</a></span><br />You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></span><br />He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-12.htm">Job 28:12-19</a></span><br />But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? / No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. / The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-3.htm">Psalm 112:3</a></span><br />Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:12</a></span><br />For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-6.htm">Proverbs 15:6</a></b></br> In the house of the righteous <i>is</i> much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/20-15.htm">Proverbs 20:15</a></b></br> There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge <i>are</i> a precious jewel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Proverbs 21:20</a></b></br> <i>There is</i> treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/11-22.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-27.htm">Chambers</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-11.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-17.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-27.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-30.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-8.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-8.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-15.htm">Rare</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-27.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-15.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-20.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-6.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/31-30.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/songs/1-4.htm">Chambers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-20.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-16.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-31.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-22.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-22.htm">Parts</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-26.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-12.htm">Rare</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-24.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-20.htm">Rooms</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-8.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-8.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-7.htm">Treasures</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-24.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>through knowledge</b><br />The Hebrew word for "knowledge" here is "דַּעַת" (da'at), which implies a deep, intimate understanding and awareness. In the biblical context, knowledge is not merely intellectual but is deeply connected to the fear of the Lord, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge." This suggests that true knowledge is rooted in a relationship with God, guiding one's actions and decisions. In a conservative Christian perspective, this knowledge is seen as divinely inspired wisdom that leads to a life aligned with God's will, filling one's life with spiritual richness.<p><b>its rooms</b><br />The term "rooms" can be understood as the various aspects or compartments of one's life. In ancient Hebrew culture, a house was a symbol of one's life and legacy. Each room represents different areas such as family, work, and spiritual life. The imagery of rooms being filled suggests a holistic approach to life where every part is enriched and blessed. This aligns with the biblical principle that God desires to bless every aspect of our lives when we live according to His wisdom.<p><b>are filled</b><br />The phrase "are filled" indicates abundance and completeness. In the biblical sense, this filling is not just material but also spiritual and emotional. It reflects the idea that when one's life is guided by divine knowledge, there is a fullness that transcends mere physical wealth. This abundance is a testament to God's provision and faithfulness, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/3-19.htm">Ephesians 3:19</a>, where believers are encouraged to be "filled with all the fullness of God."<p><b>with every precious and beautiful treasure</b><br />The words "precious" and "beautiful" in Hebrew are "יָקָר" (yaqar) and "נָעִים" (na'im), respectively. "Yaqar" denotes something of great value and rarity, while "na'im" conveys beauty and delight. Together, they paint a picture of treasures that are both valuable and pleasing. In a spiritual sense, these treasures can be seen as the fruits of the Spirit, virtues, and blessings that come from living a life grounded in God's wisdom. Historically, treasures were often associated with wealth and prosperity, but in the biblical context, the greatest treasures are those that have eternal significance, such as faith, hope, and love. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/6-20.htm">Matthew 6:20</a> to "store up for yourselves treasures in heaven."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">All precious and pleasant riches.--</span>Not only earthly wealth, but the "true riches" (<a href="/luke/16-11.htm" title="If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?">Luke 16:11</a>), the knowledge and love of God. (Comp. note on <a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm" title="Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.">Proverbs 23:23</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/1-13.htm">Proverbs 1:13</a> and note <a href="/proverbs/3-10.htm">Proverbs 3:10</a>.) <span class="cmt_word">With all precious and pleasant</span> (<a href="/proverbs/22-18.htm">Proverbs 22:18</a>) <span class="cmt_word">riches</span>. Material prosperity, copious store of necessaries, and wealth, follow on wisdom; how much more do spiritual blessings attend the fear of God! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">through knowledge</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֭בְדַעַת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḏa·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its rooms</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲדָרִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḏā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2315.htm">Strong's 2315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chamber, room</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are filled</span><br /><span class="heb">יִמָּלְא֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yim·mā·lə·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill, be full of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with every</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">precious</span><br /><span class="heb">יָקָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(yā·qār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3368.htm">Strong's 3368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Precious, rare, splendid, weighty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and beautiful</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָעִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5273.htm">Strong's 5273: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, delightful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">treasure.</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1952.htm">Strong's 1952: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wealth, sufficiency</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-4.htm">Proverbs 24:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-4.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:4 By knowledge the rooms are filled (Prov. 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