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Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter end.
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Wisdom is a Lifelong Pursuit
Matthew Henry emphasizes that wisdom in old age is the direct result of being teachable and receiving instruction when young. The verse encourages a lifelong posture of learning, with the understanding that today's discipline leads to tomorrow's wisdom.
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19th Century
Anglican
That you may be wise in your latter end. —That though thy beginning might be small, yet that thy latter end should greatly inc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hear counsel, and receive instruction Of parents, masters, and ministers; especially the counsel and instruction of Wisdo…
Presbyterian
Those who would be wise in their later years, must be taught and disciplined when young.