One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The contrast between the wisdom of him who trusts in the Lord, and the folly of self-trust.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He who trusts in his own heart is confident in his own wisdom (compare to 1 Corinthians 3:18 and following); he will p…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool
Since the thoughts and imaginations of the thoughts of the heart are onl…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A fool trusts in his own strength, merit, and righteousness. And trusts in his own heart, which is not only deceitful above all things, but which h…

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