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Darby's translation notes (1890)

Proverbs 27 - Introduction

1:2 instruction; (i-5) 'Wisdom' here and in ver. 7 is chokmah . 'Instruction' means also, 'correction,' 'warning,' 'discipline,' Job 36:10 .

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See also Proverbs 27 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _OBSERVATIONS ON SELF-LOVE, ON TRUE LOVE, ON CARE TO AVOID OFFENCES, AND ON THE HOUSEHOLD CARE._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    NOTICEABLE GROUPINGS IN CHAPTER 27 _Comparisons using as_ As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place (Proverbs 27:8). As in water face answereth to face, So t...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3304. B.C. 700._ Cautions against procrastination, or carnal security; against vain-glory, anger, wrath, and envy, Proverbs 27:1. A commendation of reproof, contentment, steadiness, friendship,...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    ** The name of this book signifies "The Preacher." The wisdom of God here preaches to us, speaking by Solomon, who it is evident was the author. At the close of his life, being made sensible of his s...

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