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Barnes' Notes on Proverbs 18:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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What the name of the Lord is to the righteous Proverbs 18:10, that wealth is to the rich. He flees to it for refuge as to a strong city; but it is so only “in his own conceit” or imagination. High - In the Hebrew the same word as “safe” Proverbs 18:10, and manifestly used in reference to it. return to 'Top of Page'
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