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Proverbs 18

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Introduction

1:2 instruction; (i-5) 'Wisdom' here and in ver. 7 is chokmah . 'Instruction' means also, 'correction,' 'warning,' 'discipline,' Job 36:10 .

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Verse 4

18:4 gushing (k-17) As Psalms 19:2 ; Psalms 78:2 ; Psalms 119:171 .

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Verse 6

18:6 into (l-5) Or 'bring.'

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Verse 8

18:8 belly. (a-20) Or 'into the depths (lit. 'chambers') of the soul;' and so chs. 20.27,30; 26.22.

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Verse 10

18:10 safe. (b-16) Or 'unapproachable;' lit. 'set in a high retreat.' see Psalms 20:1 .

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Verse 14

18:14 bear? (c-15) Or 'can raise it up.'

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Verse 19

18:19 offended (d-3) Or 'injured.'

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Verse 24

18:24 friends (e-5) Or 'companions,' 'associates,' Psalms 38:11 . friend (f-14) Lit. 'lover,' as Psalms 38:11 . see ch. 14.20.

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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Proverbs 18". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/proverbs-18.html. 1857-67.

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