Ecclesiastes 8:1
“Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Who is as the wise man?.... Who is as the first man, that was made upright, and was a wise man? not one of his sons. Or…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And who - Rather, and as he who knoweth. The possessor of wisdom excels other people: it imparts serenity to his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 8:1-5
Here is, I. An encomium of wisdom (Ecc 8:1), that is, of true piety, guided in all its exercises by prudence and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Who is as the wise man? The question comes in abruptly as from a teacher who calls the attention of his scholars to…
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