Proverbs 10:8
“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The wise in heart will receive commandments,.... Such who have true wisdom in the hidden part of the heart, of which the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A prating ... fall - Better, as in the margin. Inward self-contained wisdom is contrasted with self-exposed folly.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Here is, 1. The honour and happiness of the obedient. They will receive commandments; they will take it as a privilege,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a prating fool A happy rendering, lit. the foolish of lips.
shall fall Or, shall be overthrown, or laid low. R.V. marg.
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