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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:6

6. Keep thee As a watchman; stand guard over thee. read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:7

7. Wisdom is the principal thing Some render, The beginning of wisdom is to get wisdom. This is allowable, but our version is supported by good authorities. “Wisdom is the beginning.” Geneva Bible. Wisdom is worth more than all that can be paid for it. Miller gives this verse thus: “As the height of wisdom, get wisdom; and by means of all thy getting, get discernment.” The repetition of the words get and getting give great emphasis. Comp. Matthew 13:45. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:8

8. Bring thee to honour Or, “load thee with honour.” When (or because) thou dost embrace her Honour will follow as a consequence. Embracing is expressive of affectionate attachment, love. Nothing is more honourable than a highly cultivated mind. Knowledge not only imparts power, but obtains for its possessor respect and admiration, especially when his intellectual acquirements are accompanied, as is supposed in this case, with high moral endowments. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:9

9. A crown of glory Among the Orientals the headdress was the most ornamental part, and the most esteemed. It was the ornament, par excellence. So this true wisdom, founded on piety, is the noblest ornament of man. Comp. Proverbs 1:9. read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:8

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:9

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