Bible Commentary

For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 17. This verse may be taken either (1) literally, they procure their bread and wine, get their living, by wickedness and violence, or (2) figuratively, wickedness and violence are to them as meat and drink. Comp. Job 15:16; Job 34:7; Joh 4:34. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:17”

For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall. 16. their sleep is taken away ] Comp.: “Ergo non aliter poterit dormire; quibusdam Somnum rixa facit.” Juv. Sat. III. 281, 2. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 4:16 Their sleep … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:16”

Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. Pro 4:15 Avoid it. Companionships to be avoided The same decision of character which men evidence in their worldly affairs is necessary also in the affairs of eternity. The duty here enjoined is one by no means pleasing to the natural mind, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:15”

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men]. 14. The earnest warning of this and the following verses recalls the similar warnings of Pro 1:19 ff.; Pro 2:12 ff.; Pro 3:31 ff. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 14. Enter not into the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:14”

Take fast hold of instruction; let [her] not go: keep her; for she [is] thy life. Pro 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. The hold-fast religion Faith may be well described as taking hold upon Divine instruction. To take fast hold is an exhortation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:13”

When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. 12. goest runnest ] The figure of Pro 4:11 is continued. straitened ] “His firm, wide steps of prosperity and security, when he walked in a wide place (Psa 4:1), become narrowed and hampered.” Widening of the steps … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:12”

I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. Eighth Address. Chap. Pro 4:10-19 11. right paths ] Rather, paths of uprightness, R.V., as at once being a more exact rendering and preserving better the parallelism. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges In the way of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:11”

Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. Pro 4:10-11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths Precept and example Teaching and leading are closely allied, but are not identical. It is possible and common to have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:10”

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: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:9”

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her. Pro 4:8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee. Man and religion mutually exalted True wisdom includes two things–first, the choice of the highest possible good; secondly, the adoption of the best possible means for the attainment … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 4:8”