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Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Omit “that which is.” “Wisdom” is the subject of both clauses. She is “made known,” that is, by the very force of contrast, in the midst of fools; …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But that which is in the midst of fools is made known. “Wisdom” is the subject of this as of the former half of the vers…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wisdom rests in the heart of him that has understanding, &c.] It is in his heart, as the treasury where it is laid up, an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers.

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