箴言 22:17-20 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-21

The introduction to this first appendix, containing an exhortation to attend to the words of the wise, an outline of the instruction herein imparted, with a reference to teaching already given. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-21

The words of the wise to be taken to heart I. THEY YIELD DIVINE PLEASURE ( Proverbs 22:18 .) And all the pleasure of the world is not to be weighed against it. Let those who have "tasted of the good Word of God" bear their witness. The human soul is made for truth, and delights in it. There is pleasure in grasping a mathematical demonstration or a scientific law; and the successful inquirer may shout his "Eureka!" with joy over every fresh discovery. But above all, "how charming... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:18

This verse gives the reason for the previous exhortation. It is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; in thy mind and memory (comp. Proverbs 18:8 ; Proverbs 20:27 ). Thus Psalms 147:1 , "It is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely." They shall withal be fitted in thy lips. This rendering hardly suits the hortatory nature of the introduction. It is better to take the clause in the optative, as Delitzsch, Ewald, Nowack, and ethers: "Let... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:19

That thy trust may be in the Lord. The Greek and Latin versions make this clause depend on the preceding verse. It is better to consider it as dependent on the second hemistich, the fact of instruction being placed after the statement of its object. All the instruction herein afforded is meant to teach that entire confidence in the Lord which, as soon as his will is known and understood, leads a man to do it at any cost or pains, leaving the result in God's hands. I have made them known to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:20

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge? There is a difficulty about the word tendered "excellent things." The Khetib has שׁלשׁום , "the day before yesterday, formerly;" but the word occurs nowhere alone, and, as Nowack says, can hardly have been the original reading. However, Ewald, Bertheau, and others, adopting it, suppose that the author refers to some earlier work. Cheyne cites Bickell's rendering, "Now, years before now, have I written unto thee long... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:20-21

Certainty I. THE TRUTH SEEKER DESIRES CERTAINTY . With him "the certainty of the words of truth" is the great object sought after. 1 . Certainty must be distinguished from positiveness. Doubt is often violent in assertion, as though to silence the opposition that cannot be answered. We may be very positive without being at all certain. 2 . Certainty must be distinguished from certitude. Certitude is the feeling of certainty. Now, we may feel no doubt on a subject, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:17-18

Proverbs 22:17-18. Bow down thine ear, &c. From the beginning of the tenth chapter to this place, the instructions of wisdom are delivered in short sentences, and proverbs properly so called; which have seldom any connection one with another, or such as is not easily discerned: but here another form of speech begins and continues unto chap. 25.; and therefore it may not unfitly be called, The Second Part of the Book of Proverbs. In this part we have various exhortations and precepts,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:19-21

Proverbs 22:19-21. That thy trust may be in the Lord That, knowing God, and his word and promises, thou mayest cheerfully and confidently trust in him, which is the only way to thy safety and happiness. I have made known to thee this day More fully than ever before; in this day of light and knowledge; in this thy day, the day of thy merciful visitation; excellent things שׁלישׁים , princely things, or leading things, “words fit for a prince to speak,” says Bishop Patrick, “and the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-29

22:17-24:34 SAYINGS OF THE WISEThe correct use of proverbs (22:17-29)In this section the sayings are longer and often cover several verses, whereas in the previous section each verse was usually a separate proverb. The section begins with an appeal to the disciples to listen carefully to the instruction, to memorize it and to put it to practical use. It will strengthen their trust in God and give them the ability to answer correctly anyone who questions them concerning what is right and true... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:17

words of the wise. See the Structure of the whole book (p. 864). Referring to the wise men by whom Solomon was surrounded, such as Ethan, Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol (1 Kings 4:31 ). thine. Note the continuation of the second person, "the words of the wise" being addressed to Solomon. heart. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for thoughts and powers. my. Note the writer's personality as being other than Solomon. knowledge = teaching. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:20-21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:17-18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:19-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:17

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