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She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Rubies - The פנינים pânı̂ynı̂ym were among the costly articles of trade, and red or rose-colored ([Reference Lamentations …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Rubies. —The meaning of the Hebrew penînîm is doubtful. Lamentations 4:7 shows the colour to have been red; “c…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

She [is] more precious than rubies
Or "pearls" F21 , as some; which were formerly esteemed above all prec…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity are considered. We mus…

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