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Proverbs 3:7

Proverbs 3:7
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Be not wise in thine own eyes,.... So as to act independently of God; not to trust in him, nor acknowledge him, nor seek to him for help and direction; nor ask nor take the advice of others; but,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The great hindrance to all true wisdom is the thought that we have already attained it.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 3:7-12

We have here before us three exhortations, each of them enforced with a good reason: -

I. We must live in a humble and dutiful subjection to God and his government (Pro 3:7): "Fear the Lord, as your…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The first clause of this verse in the rendering of the LXX., φρόνιμος παρὰ σεαυτῷ, is quoted by St Paul, Rom 12:16.