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Proverbs 1:3

Proverbs 1:3
To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

To receive the instruction of wisdom,.... Or "prudence" (h); of wise and prudent men; and especially of Christ himself, who bears those names, whose instructions this book is full of; and the design…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wisdom - Not the same word as in Pro 1:2; better, perhaps, thoughtfulness. Justice - Rather, righteousness. The word in the Hebrew includes the ideas of truth and beneficence as well as “justice.”…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 1:1-6

We have here an introduction to this book, which some think was prefixed by the collector and publisher, as Ezra; but it is rather supposed to have been penned by Solomon himself, who, in the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the instruction of wisdom Rather, instruction(or discipline) in wise dealing, R.V. The word is not the same as that rendered wisdomin Pro 1:1; Pro 1:1.

justice Rather, righteousness, R.V. as a wider…

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