Desire — Thro' desire of wisdom, a man having separated himself from the company, and noise, and business of the world, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom, uses all diligence, that he may search and find out all solid knowledge and true wisdom.... [ Continue Reading ]
Understanding — In getting sound and saving, knowledge. The discovery — In uttering that folly and wickedness which is in his heart.... [ Continue Reading ]
Cometh — Into any place or company. Contempt — He despiseth all instruction and reproof. Reproach — And he shews his contempt by ignominious and reproachful expressions.... [ Continue Reading ]
A man's — A wise man's. As a brook — That wisdom which is in his heart is continually pouring forth wise and good counsels.... [ Continue Reading ]
They go — They wound mortally.... [ Continue Reading ]
Is brother — Though they take several paths, yet both come to one end.... [ Continue Reading ]
The name — The Lord, as he hath revealed himself in his works, and in his word by his promises.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sustain — Will easily support him under any outward troubles. Wounded — Dejected with the sense of its own guilt and misery.... [ Continue Reading ]
Parteth — Gives to every one what is right or meet.... [ Continue Reading ]
Satisfied — Wise discourses tend to the satisfaction of the speaker, as well as to the good of the hearers.... [ Continue Reading ]
Death and life — Are brought upon men by, the good or bad use of their tongues. Lovest — That love much talking.... [ Continue Reading ]
A wise — A good wife; one that deserves the name, and performs the duty of that relation. Favour — Obtains her not by his own diligence, but by God's good providence.... [ Continue Reading ]
A man — Heb. A man of friends; who desires the friendship of others.... [ Continue Reading ]