The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 14:13

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

(See homily on Proverbs 16:25.)—C.

Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 14:29

(See homily on Proverbs 16:32.)—C.

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