Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

These verses seem somewhat to interrupt the continuity of the invitation which Wisdom utters. The order of thought is, however, this: “I speak to y…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Give instruction to a wise man Compare to Matthew 13:12; Matthew 25:29.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Give [instruction] to a wise [man]
In the Hebrew text it is only "give to a wise man"; give him reproof, correction,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ has prepared ordinances to which his people are admitted, and by which nourishment is given here to those who believe in him, as well as man…