Bible Commentary

Who rejoice to do evil, [and] delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 14. of the wicked ] Or, of evil, R.V. text, as in Pro 2:12. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Who rejoice to do evil; seeking and embracing occasions of sin with diligence and greediness, and pleasing themselves both in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:14”

Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; The paths of uprightness; the way of Gods precepts. Of darkness, i.e. of sin, which is oft called darkness, as Rom 13:12, &c.; Eph 5:11, because it comes from darkness, ignorance, and error, and loves darkness and hates light, and leads to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:13”

To deliver thee from the way of the evil [man], from the man that speaketh froward things; 12. the evil man] Or, evil, R.V. text (marg. as A.V.); , LXX.; a via mala, Vulg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The evil-doers here include not robbers and murderers only Pro 1:10-16, but all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:12”

Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 11. preserve ] Rather: watch over, R.V.; , LXX.; custodiet, Vulg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 2:11 Discretion shall preserve thee. Humility This is the first sought and last won of the Christian graces. Such are the difficulties in the acquisition of humility … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:11”

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 10. When wisdom entereth knowledge is pleasant ] Rather: For wisdom shall enter knowledge shall be pleasant, R.V. The address flows on continuously and describes how wisdom as a shield preserves from the evil man ( Pro 2:12-15), and from the evil … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:10”

Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good path. Verse 9. Then shalt thou understand] He who is taught of God understands the whole law of justice, mercy, righteousness, and truth; God has written this on his heart. He who understands these things by books only is never likely to practise … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:9”

He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. 8. He keepeth ] Lit. to keep, which may mean, for them (those that walk in integrity) to keep, that they may keep, R.V. marg. But it is better to retain God as the subject still, and at the same time to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:8”

He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: [he is] a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 7. layeth up ] Lit. hideth, as a treasure too precious to be left exposed, therefore it must be searched for ( Pro 2:4). But he layeth it up for, not from, the upright; therefore the search shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:7”

For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding. 6. For ] Maurer rightly insists that this and two following verses are not a parenthesis, but an integral part of the main argument; q.d. I said that by diligent search after wisdom thou shouldest attain to the fear of Jehovah and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:6”

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. The promise. The highest blessedness is to know God Joh 17:3. If any distinction between the Lord yehovah and God ‘elohym can be pressed here, it is that in the former the personality, in the latter the glory, of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 2:5”