Proverbs 27:11
“My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A prudent man foreseeth the evil,.... See Gill on Pro 22:3; or "seeth the evil" (f); the evil of sin, as it is contrary…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The voice of the teacher to his true disciple. He pleads with him that the uprightness of the scholar will be the truest…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Children are here exhorted to be wise and good, 1. That they may be a comfort to their parents and may make their hearts…
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