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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:21-22

Proverbs 3:21-22. My son, let them not depart, &c. Let me prevail with thee to keep these good instructions before the eyes of thy mind continually. Constantly and seriously meditate upon them, and thereby thou wilt attain and retain sound wisdom and discretion. So shall they be life unto thy soul To thee, or thy person. They shall prolong thy life, and make it life indeed, namely, wise, holy, and happy: whereas a foolish, sinful, and miserable life is reputed a kind of death, and is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:23

Proverbs 3:23. Then shalt thou walk in thy way Manage all thy employments and concerns safely, securely, or confidently, without danger or fear, casting thy care on God, in the discharge of thy duty. And thy foot shall not stumble At those stumbling-blocks, trials, and temptations, at which heedless sinners commonly stumble, and by which they fall. Thy natural life, and all that belongs to it, shall be under the protection of God’s providence; thy spiritual life, and all its... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:24-26

Proverbs 3:24-26. When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid Of fire, or thieves, or any of the terrors of the darkness, knowing that when thou and all thy friends are asleep, yet He that keepeth Israel, and every true-born Israelite, neither slumbers nor sleeps, and that to him thou hast committed thyself, and taken shelter under the shadow of his wings. Yea, thou shalt lie down And shalt not need to sit up to keep guard; and, being laid down, thou shalt sleep, and not have thine... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:27-28

Proverbs 3:27-28. Withhold not good Do not deny it, but readily and cheerfully impart it; from them to whom it is due Hebrew, מבעליו , literally, from the lords, or owners of it: which some refer to the restitution of goods gained unjustly; but the connection requires that we understand the clause in a more extensive sense. The good here spoken of must be considered as being applicable to any thing that is good, either counsel, comfort, reproof, or the good things of the present life.... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:29

Proverbs 3:29. Devise not evil, &c. Any thing injurious or hurtful; against thy neighbour Against any child of man. Having commanded the doing of good, (Proverbs 3:27-28,) he here forbids the doing or designing any evil. Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee Relying upon thy integrity: do not, therefore, deceive his trust, and cause him to repent of the confidence which he places in thee, which would be an iniquity hateful even to heathen. read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:30-32

Proverbs 3:30-32. Strive not Either by words before the magistrate, or otherwise by thine actions; with a man without cause Without just and necessary cause; if he have done thee no harm Whereby it is clearly implied, that, in case of injury, a man may, by all lawful means, defend himself. Envy thou not the oppressor For his impunity and success in his wicked designs, and the wealth which he gains by unrighteous practices; and choose none of his ways For what men envy in others they... read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:33-35

Proverbs 3:33-35. The curse of the Lord is in the house, &c. Not only upon his own person, but upon his posterity, and upon all his domestic concerns. But he blesseth the habitation Hebrew, נוה , the cottage, or sheepcot, that is, the dwelling, however mean; of the just The blessing of God is upon him, his house and family, and all his concerns. Surely he scorneth the scorners He will expose to scorn and contempt all proud and insolent sinners, who make a mock at sin,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

The whole life for God (3:1-35)Obedience and loyalty to God, in addition to guaranteeing his favour, produce the kind of life that most people acknowledge as honourable (3:1-4). If, instead of trusting in their own wisdom and ability, people live in an attitude of reverential trust in God, they can be assured that God will direct them in all their affairs. God will remove obstacles and lead them to their desired goals (5-8).Personal income is one part of everyday life where people must honour... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:1

My son. See note on Proverbs 2:1 . keep = watch, guard. See note on Proverbs 4:23 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:2

they. Not the "law" and "commandments" of Proverbs 3:1 , for they are feminine, but the "days" of Proverbs 3:2 (which are masculine, agreeing with the verb "add", which is masculine also). See App-74 . add to thee. This, in the Hiphil = make increase for thee, or cause thee to increase or grow [in wisdom]: i.e. as the days and years lengthen and increase they will add to thy wisdom if thou forget not, &c. So in other passages where wisdom is supposed to promise long life, which it does... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:21-22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:24-26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:27-28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:30-32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:33-35

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:2

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