Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge,.... In order to get more, and with men of knowledge for the same purpose; all he does is with knowledge and discretion; he does not meddle with things, nor…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Note, 1. It is wisdom to be cautious. Every prudent discreet man does all with knowledge (considering with himself and consulting with others), acts with deliberation and is upon the reserve, is…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
dealeth Rather, worketh. He works with knowledge, turning it to good account for beauty and profit, as a cunning artificer does with precious metals, Exo 31:4-5, where the Heb. word is the same. This,…
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