'He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, and rageth against all sound wisdom.' The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: 'the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.' A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city. 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue.' He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and shame unto him. 'Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of Jehovah.' There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory and Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary.

Context

Poetry · Solomon, Agur, Lemuel — Proverbs overview

A. 1–12 The Name of Jehovah Is a Strong Tower
B. 13–24 Death and Life Are in the Power of the Tongue

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