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For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the ear tries words - Ascertains their meaning, and especially determines what words are worth regarding. The object of this is to fix t…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

I wish that verse were always true, especially concerning those who hear what purports to be the gospel; I only wish they would test and try what t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the ear tries words
Not only the musical sound of them, the goodness of the language and diction, and the gramma…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him concerning Job's words. Even the simplest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sa…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After accusing Job of wanting to dispute with God, Elihu begins to dispute two points he had already mentioned (Job 33:9–12; [Reference…

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