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Proverbs 8:14

Proverbs 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom,.... The words and sentiments in this and the following clause are the same with those in Job 12:13; and scent to be taken from thence, which are spoken of God; and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 8:12-21

Wisdom here is Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word and Christ in the heart, not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. It is…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

sound wisdom So the same word is rendered both by A.V. and R.V. in Pro 2:7. Here, however, R.V. renders sound knowledge, and in marg. offers the alternative, effectual working.