Proverbs 11:22
“As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout,.... The allusion seems to be to the ringing of swine, to prevent their rooting up…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The most direct proverb, in the sense of “similitude,” which has as yet met us. Jewel of gold - Better, ring; i. e., the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
By discretion here we must understand religion and grace, a true taste and relish (so the word signifies) of the honours…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
jewel Rather, ring (R.V. marg.). The reference to the nosering, which Eastern women wore as an ornament, gives point to…
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