John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Proverbs 24:31
What does Proverbs 24:31 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.
Proverbs 24:31 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 24
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
31And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, The face thereof was covered with nettles, And the stone wall thereof was broken down.
What do historical commentaries say?
Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
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Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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