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Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Cease from thine own wisdom - that is, “Cease from the use of what is in itself most excellent, if it only serves to seek after wea…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Cease from thine own wisdom. Cleverness shown in piling up wealth.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Labour not to be rich In an immoderate over anxious way and manner, to a weariness, as the word F21 signifies,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Do not be among those who desire to be rich. The things of this world are not happiness and a portion for a soul; those who hold them ever so firml…

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