So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
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Gill's Exposition
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous,.... The church of God, which is the righteous man's dwelling place, and where he desires and delights to dwell; or his own dwelling…
Barnes' Notes
The knowledge of wisdom - Better, Know that thus (like the honey) is wisdom to thy soul.
We are here quickened to the study of wisdom by the consideration both of the pleasure and the profit of it. 1. It will be very pleasant. We eat honey because it is sweet to the taste, and upon that…
Cambridge Bible
so shall the knowledge of wisdom be Rather, so know wisdom to be. With like avidity as you eat honey (Pro 24:24), know, get to know, pursue the knowledge of, wisdom. Comp. Psa 19:10 (Hebrews…
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