Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
The wise in heart will receive commandments,.... Such who have true wisdom in the hidden part of the heart, of which the fear of the Lord is the beginning: these will not only, as good subjects,…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
A prating ... fall - Better, as in the margin. Inward self-contained wisdom is contrasted with self-exposed folly.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Here is, 1. The honour and happiness of the obedient. They will receive commandments; they will take it as a privilege, and really an ease to them, to be under government, which saves them the labour…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
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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