Albert Barnes Commentary Proverbs 7:16

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 7:16

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Proverbs 7:16

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"I have spread my couch with carpets of tapestry, With striped cloths of the yarn of Egypt." — Proverbs 7:16 (ASV)

The words point to the art and commerce which flourished under Solomon.

Carved works - Most commentators take the original as meaning “striped coverlets of linen of Egypt.”