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Proverbs 9:16

Proverbs 9:16
Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Stolen waters are sweet,.... Wells and fountains of waters in those hot countries were very valuable, and were the property of particular persons; about which there were sometimes great strife and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 9:13-18

We have heard what Christ has to say, to engage our affections to God and godliness, and one would think the whole world should go after him; but here we are told how industrious the tempter is to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Proverbs 9:13-18

Pro 9:13-18. The Introduction, or first main division of the Book, ends with the contrasted picture of Folly. She too has her house, at the door of which she sits (Pro 9:9); she too, though the charm…

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