This is to the same purport with v. 2, and shows what a blessing a wise
man is and what a burden a fool is to those about him. Only here
observe further, 1. That we then use knowledge aright when we disperse
it, not confine it to a few of our intimates, and grudge it to others
who would make as good use of it, but give a portion of this spiritual
alms to seven and also to eight, not only be communicative, but
diffusive, of this good, with humility and prudence. We must take pains
to spread and propagate useful knowledge, must teach some that they may
teach others, and so it is dispersed. 2. That it is not only a fault to
pour out foolishness, but it is a shame not to disperse knowledge, at
least not to drop some wise word or other: The heart of the foolish
does not so; it has nothing to disperse that is good, or, if it had,
has neither skill nor will to do good with it and therefore is little
worth.