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God's Sustaining Power
Commentators explain that this verse showcases God's active wisdom in sustaining the world. His knowledge governs the sources of water essential for life—from the 'depths' of the seas and springs to the 'dew' from the skies. This is a picture of God's continuous, life-giving care for His creation.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 3:20
18th Century
Theologian
Compare Genesis 1:7; Genesis 7:11; Job 38:0. Looking upon the face of Nature, people see two storehouses of the living water,…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 3:20
19th Century
Bishop
Are broken up. —Or, burst forth: the word used in Genesis 7:11 of the breaking forth of the waters from the interior of t…
John Gill
On Proverbs 3:20
17th Century
Pastor
By his knowledge the depths are broken up
From which fountains and rivers flow, and whereby that great cavity was ma…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 3:13–20
17th Century
Minister
No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity are considered. We mus…