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Selected Verse: Deuteronomy 29:9 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
De 29:9	King James	Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
That ye may prosper - literally, "that ye may act wisely." The connection of the two ideas of wisdom in conduct and prosperity in circumstances is noteworthy.

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

That ye may prosper - literally, "that ye may act wisely." The connection of the two ideas of wisdom in conduct and prosperity in circumstances is noteworthy.

Commentary on the Old Testament, by Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch [1857-78]
These benefits from the Lord demanded obedience and fidelity. "Keep the words of this covenant," etc. (cf. Deu 8:18). השׂכּיל, to act wisely (as in Deu 32:29), bearing in mind, however, that Jehovah Himself is the wisdom of Israel (Deu 4:6), and the search for this wisdom brings prosperity and salvation (cf. Jos 1:7-8).

Commentary on the Old Testament, by Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch [1857-78]

These benefits from the Lord demanded obedience and fidelity. "Keep the words of this covenant," etc. (cf. Deu 8:18). השׂכּיל, to act wisely (as in Deu 32:29), bearing in mind, however, that Jehovah Himself is the wisdom of Israel (Deu 4:6), and the search for this wisdom brings prosperity and salvation (cf. Jos 1:7-8).

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