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Counsel and sound knowledge are mine. I have understanding and power.
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Wisdom is a Divine Person
Commentators unanimously identify the 'Wisdom' speaking in this verse as a divine Person: Jesus Christ. They note that the attributes claimed—counsel, sound wisdom, understanding, and might—are divine qualities. Scholars connect this verse to passages like Isaiah 11:2, which describes the Spirit of wisdom, counsel, and might resting upon the Messiah.
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19th Century
Anglican
Sound wisdom. — See above on Proverbs 2:7.
Strength. — Compare Ecclesiastes 7:19. For these various gifts …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom The words and sentiments in this and the following clause are the same with thos…
Presbyterian
Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. It is Christ in the Word, and Christ in the heart; not only Christ r…
