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Those who are wise shall shine as the brightness of the expanse; and those who turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
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The Wisdom That Shines
Commentators agree that the "wise" in this verse are not those with worldly intelligence, but the spiritually wise—those who are faithful to God, understand their need for salvation, and live righteously. As Albert Barnes notes, true religion is wisdom. This wisdom is the foundation for the eternal glory promised to all of God's people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they that be wise — This is the language which, in the Scriptures, is employed to denote the pious, or those who serve God and …
19th Century
Anglican
They that be wise.— Compare Matthew 13:43, Notes. “The wise” are the same as those that understand who were spok…
16th Century
Protestant
The word “prudent” means endowed with intellect. Some take it transitively, and in this passage their opinion is probably correct, because the offi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament That are wise, n…
