Proverbs 1:1, Proverbs 1:4 NLT

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 1:1

of. Genitive of Relation ( App-17 ), being the title or heading of the whole book, some being "for" him; others "by" him. If not, why the words of Proverbs 10:1 ? Chapters Proverbs 10:19 , Proverbs 10:19 are not to "my son", but are in the third person, "he" and "him". See App-74 , and note also other sub-headings, Proverbs 25:1 ; Proverbs 30:1 ; Proverbs 31:1 . All these are covered by the Genitive of Relation ( App-17 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 1:1

I. SOLOMON'S INSTRUCTIONS TO HIS SONS (Proverbs 1-9)"Here we have the title and purpose of Proverbs (Proverbs 1:1-7), the admonition to heed parental instruction (Proverbs 1:8-9), the necessity of avoiding evil companions (Proverbs 1:10-19), and the warnings by which Wisdom cries aloud to all men (Proverbs 1:20-31)."[1]Proverbs 1:1-7"The proverbs of Solomon the son ofDavid, the king of Israel:To know wisdom and instruction;To discern the words of understanding;To receive instruction in wise... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 1:1

Proverbs 1:1. The Proverbs of Solomon— Solomon is the first of the sacred writers whose name appears at the head of his works. The name alone of so wise and so great a prince, is a sufficient recommendation to engage men to hear and to read. We naturally love to see and to listen to persons of illustrious name and extraordinary capacity; particularly when those qualities are joined with sovereign power. The stile of his work, the brevity of his sentences, and the parabolical turn, close, short,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:1

1-4. (See :- Part I). read more

Thomas Constable

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

1. The title of the book 1:1Verse one introduces both the book as a whole and chapters 1-9 in particular. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 1:1-7

A. Introduction to the Book 1:1-7These verses set forth the title, the purpose, and the thesis of the Book of Proverbs. Far from being a hodgepodge of miscellaneous sayings, the book gives evidence of careful organization in this opening segment. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 1:1-18

I. COLLECTION 1: DISCOURSES ON WISDOM CHS. 1-9The Book of Proverbs is a collection of at least seven separate groups of proverbs. There are two groups that Solomon spoke and or wrote (possibly chs. 1-9 and definitely Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 22:16). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:1-33

The chapter falls into three principal divisions.1-6. Title and Introduction explaining the object of the whole book, which is to instruct the inexperienced and add to the educated man’s knowledge. It is assumed that good conduct is an art which can be taught. But the learner must be in sympathy with the subject; a right judgment concerning moral truth is attainable only by those who hunger and thirst after righteousness. The method of instruction is by proverbs, figures, parables and vivid... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 1:1

1.—INTRODUCTION DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF THE BOOK (Proverbs 1:1-6).(1) Proverbs.—For the various senses of the Hebrew mâshâl thus translated, see Introduction.Solomon.—The absolute quiet and prosperity of the reign of Solomon (the man of peace), as described in 1 Kings 4:20, sqq., would naturally be conducive to the growth of a sententious philosophy; whereas the constant wars and dangerous life of David had called forth the impassioned eloquence of the Psalms. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 1:1-33

Proverbs 1:0 Ruskin writes: 'Read this first of Proverbs with me, please. The Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel. '"To know wisdom and instruction." '(Not to opine them.) '"To perceive the words of understanding." '(He that hath eyes, let him read he that hath ears, hear, and for the Blind and the Deaf, if patient and silent by the roadside, there may also be some one to say, "He is coming".) '"To receive the instruction of Wisdom, Justice, and Judgment, and Equity." 'Four... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 1:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 1:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 1:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:1

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 1:1-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 1:1-18

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:1-33

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 1:1

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 1:1-33

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