1. This connection of wisdom and understanding is frequent (Proverbs 2:2; Proverbs 3:7); the first denotes the use of wise means for wise ends; the other, the exercise of a proper discrimination in their discovery. read more
2. regard—or, "observe." keep—preserve constantly. read more
3. (Compare :-). Her enticing promises are deceitful. read more
4. her end—literally, "her future," in sense of reward, what follows (compare Psalms 37:37; Psalms 73:17). Its nature is evinced by the use of figures, opposite those of Psalms 73:17- :. The physical and moral suffering of the deluded profligate are notoriously terrible. read more
5. feet . . . , steps—that is, course of life ends in death. read more
6. her ways . . . know—Some prefer, "that she may not ponder the path of life," c. but perhaps a better sense is, "her ways are varied, so as to prevent your knowledge of her true character, and so of true happiness." read more
8, 9. Avoid the slightest temptation. read more
9. thine honour—in whatever consisting, strength (Proverbs 3:13) or wealth. thy years—by cutting them off in dissipation. unto the cruel—for such the sensual are apt to become. read more
10. wealth—literally, "strength," or the result of it. labours—the fruit of thy painful exertions (Psalms 127:2). There may be a reference to slavery, a commuted punishment for death due the adulterer (Deuteronomy 22:22). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 5
CHAPTER 5 :-. A warning against the seductive arts of wicked women, enforced by considering the advantages of chastity, and the miserable end of the wicked. read more