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An Eternal Inheritance
Commentators clarify that the 'glory' promised to the wise is not worldly honor but an eternal, heavenly inheritance. This glory is a gift from God to those who are spiritually wise—who know their need for God, trust in Christ for salvation, and live humbly before Him.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 3:27–35
18th Century
Theologian
A marked change in style. The continuous exhortation is replaced by a series of maxims.
From them to whom it is due – litera…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 3:35
19th Century
Bishop
Shame shall be the promotion of fools—That is, dull, stupid people, who despise God’s threatenings ([Reference Proverbs 1…
John Gill
On Proverbs 3:35
17th Century
Pastor
The wise shall inherit glory
The wise are the same with the just and lowly before mentioned, to whom God gives grace…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 3:27–35
17th Century
Minister
Our duty is to observe the precepts of Christ and to copy his example. We are to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness. We are a…