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Proverbs 26:7

Proverbs 26:7
The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

The legs of the lame are not equal,.... Or as "the lifting up the legs by one that is lame" (m), to dance to a pipe or…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Or, Take away the legs of the lame man, and the parable that is in the mouth of fools: both are alike useless to their…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 26:6-9

To recommend wisdom to us, and to quicken us to the diligent use of all the means for the getting of wisdom, Solomon…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

are not equal Rather, hang loose, R.V. The strongest members of the body and the weightiest aphorisms of wisdom are…

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