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title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible"
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# Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

*Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown*

The Victorian standard commentary, critical and practical, from Genesis to Revelation.

## 277. Proverbs · 27 of 27

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[¶0] 10-31. This exquisite picture of a truly lovely wife is conceived and drawn in accordance with the customs of Eastern nations, but its moral teachings suit all climes. In Hebrew the verses begin with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet in order (compare Introduction to Poetical Books).

[¶1] Who ... woman--The question implies that such are rare, though not entirely wanting (compare [Pr 18:22]; ).

[¶2] virtuous--literally, "of strength," that is, moral courage (compare [Pr 12:4]; [Ru 3:11]).

[¶3] her price, &c.--(compare [Pr 3:15]).