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Proverbs 3:7

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 3:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
Proverbs 3:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4So shalt thou find favor and good understanding In the sight of God and man.
5Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:
6In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.
7Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:
8It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones.
9Honor Jehovah with thy substance, And with the first-fruits of all thine increase:
10So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Two [things] have I required of thee, etc.] Or, “have asked of theef845, O God”; as may be supplied, for the words are addressed to him. The following is a prayer made unto him, which contains the two requests here referred to; his requests are not many, his words are few; he did not make long prayers, or expect to be heard for much speaking; deny me [them] not before I die; not that he thought he was near his end; nor is it his sense that he desired some time or other, at least before he died, that he might have these two requests granted him after mentioned; for what are poverty and riches, or convenient food, to a man just dying? but his meaning is, that he might be thus favoured as long…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Compare Pro 27:2; Rom 12:16). fear . . . evil--reverentially regarding His law.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The great hindrance to all true wisdom is the thought that we have already attained it. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Be: Pro 26:12; Isa 5:21; Rom 11:25, Rom 12:16 fear: Pro 14:27, Pro 16:6; Neh 5:15; Job 1:1, Job 28:28; Psa 34:11-14; Ecc 12:13 Proverbs 3:8”
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