A wise man fears, and shuns evil, But the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A wise man feareth. (Compare to Proverbs 3:7.)

The fool rageth. He gives way to passiona…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A wise [man] fears, and departs from evil He fears God, and is careful not to offend him; therefore he departs from sin, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Holy fear guards against everything unholy.

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