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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:15

Rubies (Khetib, p)niyim ; Keri, p)ninim ) . No unanimous opinion has been arrived at as to the real signification of the word here translated "rubies." The majority of the rabbins (among them Rashi), and Bochart, Hartman, Bohlen, Lee on Job 38:18 , and Zockler, render it "pearls." Its meaning seems to lie between this and "corals," the rendering adopted by Michaelis, Gesenius, and Delitzsch (following Fleischer), who says that the Hebrew p)ninim corresponds with the Arabia word... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:16

The remaining three verses (16-18) state in what respects Wisdom is incomparable in value. Length of days ; orek yamim, as in Proverbs 3:2 . Wisdom is here represented as holding in her right hand that which is previously promised to obedience. Length of days is the blessing of blessings, the condition of all prosperity and enjoyment, and hence is placed in the right hand, the chief place, for among the Hebrews and other Oriental nations, as also among the Greeks the right hand was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:13-15

Proverbs 3:13-15. Happy is the man Notwithstanding all his afflictions; that findeth wisdom Which supposes his diligent searching for it, expressed Proverbs 2:4. And the man that getteth Hebrew, יפיק , that draweth out, understanding Which expression implies two things: 1st, That man hath it not naturally in himself, but must have it from another, even from God and his word; 2d, That men should labour for it as those labour that dig and draw forth metals out of the earth. For the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:16-18

Proverbs 3:16-18. Length of days is in her right hand Wisdom is here represented as a great and generous princess, distributing gifts to her subjects. She holds forth in her right hand the great blessing of health and length of days unto all those who will walk in the way to which she points; and it was but just to place this in her right hand, that is, to give it the precedence, because it was the chief promise of the law, and, indeed, unless when affliction is necessary for our... 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 3:15

She. Emphatic = She, in herself. rubies = corals, or pearls. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:16

in her right hand = in her power; "hand" put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for use as a grand agency for good of all kinds. Not necessarily a long life conferred. See note on Proverbs 3:2 and App-75 . riches, &c. = to be used aright. See App-75 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 3:16-18

Proverbs 3:16-18. Length of days is in her right hand— The wise man represents wisdom (i.e. holiness or religion) as other authors have done, particularly the excellent Cebes, in the shape of a beautiful woman, or rather queen; with her arms extended, in the posture not only of directing, but also of rewarding, her lovers and followers; for she holds forth in her right hand the great blessing of health and length of days, unto all those who will walk in the way to which she points; and it was... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown