| Deuteronomy 4:6
| And you shall observe, and fulfil them in work. For this is your wisdom, and understanding in the sight of nations, that hearing all these precepts, they may say: Behold a wise and understanding people, a great nation.
| This is a proof of your wisdom, etc., if you observe these commands. Your conduct will excite the admiration of all. (Menochius) --- Solomon often inculcates the same truths, Proverbs 1:7., and Ecclesiasticus 1:34. Even profane writers applauded the laws and fidelity of the Jews. See Josephus, Jewish Wars 1:5.; Strabo xvi. (Calmet)
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