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The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Feed - The Hebrew word, like poimainein — includes the idea of guiding as well as nourishing; doing a shepherd’s work in both.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The lips of the righteous feed many—that is, sustain them by words of counsel, encouragement, and comfort, giving to each one his …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The lips of the righteous feed many
Not their bodies; words are but wind, and will not feed; it is not enough to say…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

To these words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and depend…

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