Pro 9:8-9, 27:5 | JFB | e4.org | 7, 8. shame —(Compare ). a blot —or, "stain on character." Both terms denote the evil done by others to one whose faithfulness secures a wise man's love.

‏ Proverbs 9:8-9

7, 8. shame—(Compare Pr 3:35).

a blot—or, "stain on character." Both terms denote the evil done by others to one whose faithfulness secures a wise man's love.

9. The more a wise man learns, the more he loves wisdom.

‏ Proverbs 27:5

5, 6. secret love—not manifested in acts is useless; and even, if its exhibition by rebukes wounds us, such love is preferable to the frequent (compare Margin), and hence deceitful, kisses of an enemy.