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Proverbs 23:18

Proverbs 23:18
For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For surely there is an end,.... Both of the prosperity of the wicked, which is but for a short time; and of the afflictions of the righteous, which are but as it were for a moment; and therefore there…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 23:15-35

Another continuous exhortation rather than a collection of maxims. Pro 23:16 The teacher rejoices when the disciple’s heart Pro 23:15 receives wisdom, and yet more when his lips can utter it. Reins -…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 23:17-18

Here is, 1. A necessary caution against entertaining any favourable thoughts of prospering profaneness: "Let not thy heart envy sinners; do not grudge them either the liberty they take to sin or the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

an end See Pro 24:14; Pro 24:20; in both which places A.V. renders the same Heb. word, reward, as it does here in the margin, and as R.V. does in all three places in the text. It is perhaps better to…