The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

See the Introduction.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
  1. A collection of 375 separate verses on various subjects, marked by a new heading (Proverbs 10:1–22:16).

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The proverbs of Solomon
This title is repeated from (Proverbs 1:1); and very properly stands here; since…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

These words recommend family love and peace, as necessary for the comfort of human life.

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