Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And who - Rather, and as he who knows. The possessor of wisdom excels other people: it imparts serenity to his countenance, and removes the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This verse in praise of wisdom can be connected either with what precedes or what follows. (See Hosea 14:9.)

Interpretation.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Who is as the wise [man] ?
&c.] Who is as the first man, that was made upright, and was a wise man? not one of his s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

None of the rich, the powerful, the honorable, or the accomplished among the sons of men are as excellent, useful, or happy as the wise man. Who el…

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