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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 7:24-27

Proverbs 7:24-27. Hearken unto me now therefore “This is a true representation, my dear children, of the folly and danger of these lewd courses, in which youth is prone to be engaged; and therefore do not look upon it as an idle speculation, but give diligent heed unto it, and be ruled by my advice.” Let not thy heart decline, &c. “Let not one of you so much as entertain a thought of going to such a woman, much less of consenting to her enticements.” Go not astray in her paths Do... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 7:1-27

More about sexual misbehaviour (6:20-7:27)Sometimes teaching can be so well known that people no longer take any notice of it. Therefore, they must remind themselves to be obedient to familiar truths (20-22). One matter concerning which the writer repeats his earlier warnings is sexual immorality. Offenders are merely destroying themselves (23-29). People may not despise a desperately hungry person who steals food; nevertheless, the person must be dealt with and made to repay (with interest)... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 7:1

My son. See note on Proverbs 1:8 . keep = watch. words = sayings. Hebrew. imrah. App-73 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 7:2

live: i.e. live for ever, in resurrection and eternal life. See note on Leviticus 18:5 . Illustrations: Adam (Genesis 3:22 , Genesis 3:23 ); Lot's wife (Genesis 19:26 ); Saul (1 Chronicles 10:13 ); Prophet (1 Kings 13:0 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 7:3

Bind them. Compare Proverbs 3:3 .Deuteronomy 6:8 ; Deuteronomy 11:18 . table = tablet. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 7:4

sister. Compare Matthew 12:50 . kinswoman = close friend (masc). Only other occurance. Ruth 2:1 , of Boaz. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 7:5

strange = apostate. Hebrew. zur. See note on Proverbs 5:3 . stranger = alien, or foreigner. See note on Proverbs 5:3 . flattereth = maketh smooth. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 7:7

simple. See note on Proverbs 1:4 . youths = sons. understanding. Hebrew heart. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for understanding. Compare Proverbs 6:32 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 7:9

twilight = darkness. A Homonym. See note on 1 Samuel 30:17 . evening = evening of the day. read more

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