If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself,.... He is wise that harkens to Wisdom's advice, that obeys her call, turns in to her house, and becomes her guest; and such an one is wise for himself, it is for his own good, profit, and advantage; for the good of his soul, for his present peace and comfort, and for his future bliss and happiness.
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Proverbs 9:12
Proverbs 9:12
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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