Proverbs 27:11
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
A prudent man foreseeth the evil,.... See Gill on Pro 22:3; or "seeth the evil" (f); the evil of sin, as it is contrary to the nature, will, and law and abominable in his sight; and not only the evil…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The voice of the teacher to his true disciple. He pleads with him that the uprightness of the scholar will be the truest answer to all attacks on the character or teaching of the master.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Children are here exhorted to be wise and good, 1. That they may be a comfort to their parents and may make their hearts glad, even when the evil days come, and so recompense them for their care, Pro…
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