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Barnes' Notes on Ecclesiastes 7:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Wisdom is a defense ... - See the margin and Psalms 121:5, i. e., He who is defended from adversity by his wisdom is in as good a position as he who is defended by his riches. Excellency - literally, Profit. Giveth life to - literally, “Causes to live,” “makes alive” Proverbs 3:18; the deeper meaning of which is elicited by comparing these words with John 6:63; Matthew 4:4. return to 'Top of Page'
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