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Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Another - An “alienus” rather than “alius.” Praise to be worth anything must be altogether independent.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Let another man (zar) praise you ... a stranger (nokhrî).—As

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

For he who praises himself writes himself down a fool in capital letters.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth
Men should do those things which are praiseworthy; and should do …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There may be occasion for us to justify ourselves, but not to praise ourselves.

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