Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 5:8
8, 9. Avoid the slightest temptation. read more
8, 9. Avoid the slightest temptation. read more
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
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
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
(8) Remove thy way . . .—The great safeguard in such temptations, as all moralists with one mouth advise, is flight. read more
CHAPTER 6THE WAYS AND ISSUES OF SIN"His own iniquities shall take the wicked, And he shall be holden with the cords of his sin. He shall die for lack of instruction; And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray." Proverbs 5:22-23IT is the task of Wisdom, or, as we should say, of the Christian teacher, -and a most distasteful task it is, -to lay bare with an unsparing hand(1) the fascinations of sin, and(2) the deadly entanglements in which the sinner involves himself, -"there is a way... read more
CHAPTER 5 1. Shun the strange woman and sinful passion (Proverbs 5:1-14 ) 2. The life of chastity (Proverbs 5:15-23 ) Proverbs 5:1-14 . It is a warning against literal fornication and the accompanying spiritual fornication, turning away from the worship of Jehovah and worshipping idols. The dreadful results of sinful lust are vividly described. How many a young man has found out the truth as given in these words in his licentious life. And thou mourn at thy latter end When thy flesh and... read more
These chapters begin with reminiscence. A father is reciting to a son the precepts taught him by his father in his youth, and which cover chapter four. Chapter five is a warning against the evil woman. Chapter six deals with suretyship, indolence, malice and violence, while chapter seven returns to the theme of chapter five. In the first-named chapter occurs the beautiful illustration of Hebrew rhythm to which attention was called in Lesson 1; and following it we find in Proverbs 4:18 and... read more
The Strange Woman Proverbs 5:0 The reason which is assigned justifies the urgency of the counsel. There are unwritten rights between man and man. The wise man by his very wisdom acquires the right to instruct the unwise, and the strong man by his very strength has the right to defend the oppressed. It is not a matter of mere sentiment in either case, but of positive and imperative right. This is the secret of true commonwealth and brotherhood. A reflection mournful beyond all others is that... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 5:8
door = entrance. read more