Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:2
2. Listen attentively and reflect seriously (Proverbs 1:24; Psalms 130:2). understanding—right perception of truth. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:3
3. Yea, if—literally, "When if," that is, in such a case. knowledge—or, "discrimination." understanding—as in :-. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:4
4. There must be earnest prayer and effort. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:5
5. understand—or, "perceive intelligently." find—obtain. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:6
6. For—God is ready (James 1:5; James 4:8). out of his mouth—by revelation from Him. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:7
7. sound wisdom—literally, "substance," opposed to what is fictitious. According to the context, this may be assistance, as here corresponding with buckler—or safety, or wisdom, which procures it (compare Proverbs 3:21; Proverbs 8:14; Proverbs 18:1; Job 6:13; Job 12:13). layeth up—provides, ever ready. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:8
8. keepeth . . . way—God defends the right way, and those in it. saints—objects of favor (compare Psalms 4:3, &c.). He guides and guards them. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:9
9. Then—emphatic, in such a case. righteousness . . . path—all parts of duty to God and man. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:10
10, 11. Idea of :-, amplified; on terms, compare Proverbs 2:2; Proverbs 2:4. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:1
1-5. Diligence in hearing and praying for instruction must be used to secure the great principle of godliness, the fear of God. hide . . . with thee—lay up in store (compare Proverbs 7:1). read more