John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Proverbs 19:20
What does Proverbs 19:20 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Proverbs 19:20 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 19
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
19A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet again.
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
What do historical commentaries say?
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
Read attributed excerpt →Related study paths
Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
- Historical commentary excerpts are attributed to the named author and work shown above.