She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
Verse 9. A crown of glory] A tiara, diadem, or crown, shall not be more honourable to the princely wearer, than sound wisdom-true religion-coupled with deep learning, shall be to the Christian and the scholar.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
An ornament of grace, i.e. an acceptable or beautiful ornament, such as they used to put upon their heads.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
9. ornamentsuch as thechaplet or wreath of conquerors.
deliver(Compare Ge14:20). The allusion to a shield, contained in the Hebrew,suggests protection as well as honor (compare Pr4:6).
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace,…. This, and the following clause, explain what that honour is Christ promotes and brings his followers to here and hereafter: he gives them grace and more grace; “an increase of grace”, so the Vulgate Latin version renders it; and some think James refers to this passage, Pr 4:6. The grace that Christ gives is very ornamental to his people: justifying grace greatly beautifies and adorns them; it not only covers the nakedness of their souls, and all their spots and imperfections, and through it all their sins are caused to pass from them; but they are made exceeding beautiful, perfectly comely through this comeliness, a perfection of beauty by it; and which is often signified by that which is very ornamental, rich, and costly, as fine linen, clothing of wrought gold, raiment of needlework, a Wedding garment, stuck with jewels and precious stones: sanctifying grace, which also is Christ’s gift, is very ornamental; it is called “the beauty of holiness”; it is that by which a man is made like to God, and conformed to the image of Christ; it is the curious workmanship of the Spirit of God; or what makes a man beautiful, and makes him meet for heaven and happiness: every grace is ornamental; faith, hope, love, humility, c. these are like rows of jewels, and chains of gold, about the neck. And when this ornament is said to be given “to the head”, it is not to be understood of the natural head of a man, but of his whole person, it gives a comeliness to and may denote the visibility of it, as it appears in the life and conversation;
a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee; by which is meant eternal glory and happiness, called a “crown”, an ensign of royal dignity, which, belongs to such as are made kings and priests unto God; and is given to conquerors, even who are more than conquerors through Christ, and as a reward of diligence and faithfulness, Re 2:10. It is sometimes called a crown of life, a crown of righteousness, an incorruptible and never-fading one, and, as here, “a crown of glory”; the saints in heaven will have a glory put upon them, both in soul and body; they will appear with Christ in glory, and be crowned with glory and honour, as he is; they will be clothed and surrounded with it: and so some render it,
“she will compass thee about with a crown of glory as with a shield” w;
see Ps 5:12. This Christ is said to “deliver”; it is in his hands, laid up in him, and is safe with him; he has power to dispose of it, and it may be expected from him; see 2Ti 4:8.
w , Sept. “proteget te”, V. L. “muniet te”, Montanus, Tigerine version; “cinget te”, Gejerus.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
9. A crown of glory Among the Orientals the headdress was the most ornamental part, and the most esteemed. It was the ornament, par excellence. So this true wisdom, founded on piety, is the noblest ornament of man. Comp. Pro 1:9.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Pro 4:9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
Ver. 9. A crown of glory. ] The psalmist shows by prophesying Psa 138:4-5 ; Psa 119:72 that even kings, coming to taste the excellence of the comforts of godliness, and to feel the power of God’s word, should sing for joy of heart, and greatly acknowledge the excelling glory of God and godliness.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
A crown = A diadem.
glory = beauty: i.e. a beautiful diadem.
deliver = deliver fully and freely. Hebrew. magan (a rare word). Occurs only in Gen 14:20, here, and Hos 11:8.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
give: Pro 1:9, Pro 3:22, 1Ti 2:9, 1Ti 2:10, 1Pe 3:4
a crown: etc. or, she shall compass thee with a crown of glory, Pro 16:31, Isa 28:5, Heb 2:7-9, 1Pe 5:4, Rev 3:21
Reciprocal: Ecc 8:1 – a man’s Eze 16:11 – a chain 1Th 2:19 – crown 2Ti 4:8 – a crown