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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 5:8

Remove thy way far from her. In other words, this is the same as St. Paul counsels, "Flee fornication" ( 1 Corinthians 6:14 ). From her ( mealeyah ; desuper ea ) . The term conveys the impression that the youth has come within the compass of her temptations, or that in the highest degree he is liable to them. The Hebrew meal, compounded of min and al, and meaning" from upon," being used of persons or things which go away from the place in or upon which they had been. ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 5:8-14

Proverbs 5:8-14. Come not nigh the door of her house Lest thine eyes affect thy heart, and her allurements prevail over thee. Lest thou give thine honour Thy dignity and reputation, the strength and vigour of thy body and mind; unto others Unto whores, and their base attendants; and thy years The flower of thine age, and thy precious time, unto the cruel To the harlot, who, though she pretends love, yet, in truth, is one of the most cruel creatures in the world, wasting thy estate... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 5:1-23

Temptations to sexual immorality (5:1-23)Strong warning is given to beware of the prostitute and the temptations she offers. (The frequency of this warning in Proverbs indicates that prostitution must have been a widespread social evil at the time.) The pleasure that the prostitute brings is shortlived, but the bitterness that follows is lasting. It leads eventually to death (5:1-6).A man must flee the temptations offered by such immoral company, otherwise he may finish a physical and moral... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 5:7

children = sons. words = sayings. Hebrew. 'imrah. App-73 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 5:7

AN INJUNCTION TO AVOID THE STRANGE WOMAN"Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me.And depart not from the words of my mouth.Remove thy way far from her,And come not nigh the door of her house."There are some temptations that must be avoided in order to be successfully resisted; and fornication, adultery and related vices are in that category. The New Testament echoes the same admonition. "Flee youthful lusts" (2 Timothy 2:22). "Obedience to this injunction might very well require that we should... 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

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

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