Proverbs 3:16
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Length of days is in her right hand,.... Wisdom is here represented as a queen, as indeed she is above all kings and queens; see Pro 8:15; holding in one hand, instead of a sceptre, "length of days";…
Solomon had pressed us earnestly to seek diligently for wisdom (Pro 2:1, etc.), and had assured us that we should succeed in our sincere and constant pursuits. But the question is, What shall we get…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The LXX. add at the end of this verse:
"Out of her mouth proceedeth righteousness;
Instruction and compassion she beareth upon her tongue."
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