Proverbs 5

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 5:23

23. without instruction—literally, "in want of instruction," having refused it (compare Job 13:18; Hebrews 11:24). go astray—literally, "be drunken." The word "ravished" (Hebrews 11:24- :) here denotes fulness of punishment. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 5:1-6

The danger of seduction 5:1-6The lips of the youth (Proverbs 5:2) contrast with those of the seductress (Proverbs 5:3). Knowing what is right and being able to articulate that with one’s lips is really a protection against the power of the seductress’s speech (Proverbs 5:1-6). The temptress comes with words that are sweet (flattering) and smooth (delightful, Proverbs 5:3). [Note: M. Dahood, "Honey That Drips. Notes on Proverbs 5:2-3," Biblica 54 (1973):65-66.] Nevertheless if swallowed, they... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 5:1-23

9. Warnings against unfaithfulness in marriage ch. 5Chapters 5-7 all deal with the consequences of sexual sins: eventual disappointment (ch. 5), gradual destruction (ch. 6), and ultimate death (ch. 7). [Note: Wiersbe, p. 48.] Chapter 5 first reveals the ugliness under the surface of the attractive seductress (Proverbs 5:1-6). Then it clarifies the price of unfaithfulness (Proverbs 5:7-14). Finally it extols the wisdom of marital fidelity (Proverbs 5:15-23). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 5:7-14

The price of unfaithfulness 5:7-14The price of unfaithfulness is so high that it is unreasonable. Therefore one is wise to avoid tempting himself or herself by continuing to admire the "merchandise." Most marital infidelity occurs because the parties involved continue to spend time together. Here Solomon advised avoiding the company of a temptress (cf. Genesis 39:10; 2 Timothy 2:22; Matthew 5:28-29).The price of unfaithfulness is not just physical disease (Proverbs 5:11 b)-though that may be... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 5:15-23

The importance of fidelity 5:15-23Proverbs 5:15-23 point out a better way, namely: fidelity to one’s marriage partner. Strict faithfulness need not result in unhappiness or failure to experience what is best in life, as the world likes to try to make us think. Rather, it guards us from the heartbreak and tragedy that accompany promiscuity. The figures of a cistern and a well (Proverbs 5:15) refer to one’s wife (cf. Song of Solomon 4:15), who satisfies desire.The Hebrew text favors taking... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 5:1-23

Unholy Passion. Hallowed LoveA dissuasive from immorality addressed exclusively to men. The two leading thoughts are (1) the disastrous consequences of adultery; loss of honour, property, life, opportunity of repentance, and (2) the sufficiency and desirableness of conjugal love.6. Read, ’Lest she should ponder the path of life, her ways are unstable, and she knoweth not.’ So far is she from entering on the level path which leads to life, her ways are unstable and she is reckless about it.9-11.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 5:3

V.(3) Her mouth is smoother than oil.—The experience of David also with Ahitophel (Psalms 55:21). read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 5:4

(4) Bitter as wormwood.—The absinthium of Revelation 8:11, where, apparently, it is considered as a poison. So God’s message to St. John (Revelation 10:10) was in his mouth sweet as honey (comp. Psalms 19:10), but made his belly bitter: that is, he met with much sorrow and trouble in making it known to men, but through this “much tribulation” (Acts 14:22) he “entered into the kingdom of heaven.” read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 5:5

(5) Take hold on hell.—They lead straight to it. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 5:6

(6) Lest thou shouldest ponder . . .—The meaning of the English version appears to be, “To prevent thy choosing the path of life, she leads thee by devious paths that thou knowest not where thou art.” It may also be rendered, “Far from smoothing for herself the path of life, her steps wander without her observing it.” By these words is described the reckless career of a vicious woman, who at last dares not think whither her steps are leading her, but as it were with eyes shut, totters on till... read more

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