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A. Marks of Wise Living chs. 10-15 >
3. Wise living in various contexts 11:1-15
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11:2 A proud person refuses to accept instruction from God, which, if he or she would follow it, would result in his or her receiving honor. The humble take God's advice, and that is their wisdom.102
11:4 Riches do not profit in the day of God's wrath (cf. Job 21:30; Ezek. 7:19; Zeph. 1:18).103
11:8 The wicked do not experience deliverance from trouble ultimately, but finally they go to the place reserved for them forever.
11:12 "Despises"means "belittles"(RSV).
