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These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good.
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A New Section of Proverbs
Commentators widely agree that this verse marks the beginning of a new section or appendix in the book of Proverbs. The phrase "These also are sayings of the wise" indicates a collection of wisdom, possibly from authors other than Solomon, added to his primary work.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Belong to the wise - Either “are fitting for the wise, addressed to them,” or (as in the superscriptions of many of the Psalms) “are written…
19th Century
Anglican
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SECOND APPENDIX TO “THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON,” CONTAINING PROVERBS OF VARIOUS LENGTHS, RESEMBLING Proverbs 1:7-18;[Reference Proverbs 1:7-1…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These [things] also [belong] to the wise Both what is said before concerning fearing God and the king; these belong …
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The wisdom God gives renders a man fit for his station. Everyone who finds the benefit of the right answer will be attached to the one who gave it.…
