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Proverbs 24:3

Proverbs 24:3
Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Through wisdom is a house builded,.... A family is built up, furnished and supplied with the necessaries and conveniences of life, and brought into flourishing and prosperous circumstances, by wise…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Proverbs 24:3-4

The “house” is figurative of the whole life, the “chambers” of all regions, inward and outward, of it.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 24:3-6

We are tempted to envy those that grow rich, and raise their estates and families, by such unjust courses as our consciences will by no means suffer us to use. But, to set aside that temptation,…