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For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
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More Than Head Knowledge
Commentators stress that this verse describes more than just learning facts. True wisdom must "enter into the heart," not just reside in the head. This signifies a deep, internal transformation where God's truth is not only understood but loved, believed, and allowed to govern one's life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Another picture of the results of living in the fear of the Lord. Not what it leads a man to, but what it saves him from, is brought into view. Not…
19th Century
Anglican
When wisdom ...—This should rather be taken as an explanation of the preceding, For wisdom will enter, etc.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When wisdom enters into your heart Either Christ, the Wisdom of God; who enters there at conversion, and sets up a throne…
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If we are truly wise, we will be careful to avoid all evil company and evil practices. When wisdom governs us, then it not only fills the head but …
