Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 24:3-4

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 24:3-4

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 24:3-4

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches." — Proverbs 24:3-4 (ASV)

The “house” is figurative of the whole life, the “chambers” of all its inward and outward regions.