Proverbs 8

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:10

10. not silver—preferable to it, so last clause implies comparison. read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:11

11. (Compare Proverbs 3:14; Proverbs 3:15). read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:12

12. prudence—as in :-. The connection of "wisdom" and "prudence" is that of the dictates of sound wisdom and its application. find . . . inventions—or, "devices," "discreet ways" ( :-). read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:13

13. For such is the effect of the fear of God, by which hatred to evil preserves from it. froward mouth—or, "speech" (Proverbs 2:12; Proverbs 6:14). read more

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:14

14. It also gives the elements of good character in counsel. sound wisdom— ( :-). I . . . strength—or, "As for me, understanding is strength to me," the source of power (Ecclesiastes 9:16); good judgment gives more efficiency to actions; read more

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