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The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Crowned — The teacher anticipates the truth, and the paradox, of the Stoic saying, “The wise is the only king.”

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The simple inherit folly. — As weeds spring up in unoccupied soil, so “simple” (Proverbs 1:22) persons, whose…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The simple inherit folly It is natural and hereditary to them, they are born like wild asses colts; the foolish sayings and proverb…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Sin is the shame of sinners; but wisdom is the honour of the wise.

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