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by your wisdom and by your understanding you have gotten you riches, and have gotten gold and silver into your treasures;

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The Danger of Self-Made Success

Commentators explain that the king of Tyre's downfall wasn't his wealth, but the pride that came from it. He credited his own "wisdom and understanding" for his riches, leading him to believe he was a god. This serves as a powerful warning against attributing our successes solely to our own talents, rather than acknowledging God as the ultimate source.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 28:1–10

18th Century

Theologian

The prophecy against the prince of Tyre. Throughout the east, the majesty and glory of a people were concentrated in the person of their monarch, w…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 28:4

17th Century

Pastor

With your wisdom and with your understanding you have gotten
you riches

Through skill…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 28:1–19

17th Century

Minister

Ethbaal, or Ithobal, was the prince or king of Tyre; and being lifted up with excessive pride, he claimed divine honours. Pride is peculiarly the s…