Proverbs 11:27
“He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He that diligently seeketh good,.... Or "early"; who rises early in the morning, as the word (e) signifies, and seeks…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Procureth - Better, striveth after. He who desires good, absolutely, for its own sake, is also unconsciously striving…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Observe, 1. Those that are industrious to do good in the world get themselves beloved both with God and man: He that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
diligently seeketh … procureth … seeketh Three different Heb. words are used. The shades of meaning are given by R.V.:…
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