Be not wise, &c. Illustrations: Ahab (1Ki 22:30, 1 Kings 22:34; 1 Kings 22:35); Jeroboam (1Ki 12:26-33. 1 Kings 13:33; 1 Kings 13:34. Asa (1 Kings 15:19); Ben-hadad (1 Kings 20:10; 1 Kings 20:11); quoted Romans 11:25; Romans 12:16.
Fear. revere. See note on Proverbs 1:7.
the LORD. Jehovah (with 'eth). Jehovah Himself. App-4.
depart from. shun, or avoid.
evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44.