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 →Proverbs 8:34
What does Proverbs 8:34 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
Proverbs 8:34 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 8
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34Blessed is the man that heareth me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
What do historical commentaries say?
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-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.