Ecclesiastes 7:19

the wise. a wise man.

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Strengthen — Supports him in, and secures him against troubles and dangers.

¹⁹ Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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Ecclesiastes 7:19