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The Posture of Eager Waiting
Scholars highlight that "watching" and "waiting" describe a heart filled with eager anticipation. They use several illustrations: a dedicated Levite at the temple, an ardent student at the school door, a loyal courtier awaiting the king, or a beggar hoping for alms. This isn't passive attendance but a daily, focused desire to hear from Wisdom.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 8:34
18th Century
Theologian
The image is suggested probably by the Levites who guarded the doors of the sanctuary (Psalms 134:1; Psalms 135:2). Not les…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 8:34
19th Century
Bishop
Watching daily at my gates.— A figure taken from an ardent scholar waiting until the doors of the school are opened, and …
John Gill
On Proverbs 8:34
17th Century
Pastor
Blessed [is] the man that hears me
Christ in his Gospel, as speaking by his ministers; for hearing them is hearing h…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 8:32–36
17th Century
Minister
Surely we should pay heed to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Blessed are those who he…