Proverbs 1:1-6 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:4

To give subtilty to the simple - The word simple, from simplex, compounded of sine, without, and plica, a fold, properly signifies plain and honest, one that has no by-ends in view, who is what he appears to be; and is opposed to complex, from complico, to fold together, to make one rope or cord out of many strands; but because honesty and plaindealing are so rare in the world, and none but the truly religious man will practice them, farther than the fear of the law obliges him, hence simple... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:5

A wise man wilt hear - I shall not only give such instructions as may be suitable to the youthful and inexperienced, but also to those who have much knowledge and understanding. So said St. Paul: We speak wisdom among them that are perfect. This and the following verse are connected in the old MS. and in Coverdale: "By hearyinge the wyse man shall come by more wysdome; and by experience he shall be more apte to understonde a parable and the interpretation thereof; the wordes of the wyse and... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:6

Dark sayings - חידת chidoth , enigmas or riddles, in which the Asiatics abounded. I believe parables, such as those delivered by our Lord, nearly express the meaning of the original. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1

The proverbs of Solomon. The word which is here translated "proverbs" is the original mishle ( מִשְׁלֵי ), the construct case of mashal ( מָשָׁל ), which, again, is derived from the verb mashal ( מָשַׁל ), signifying The radical signification of mashal is "comparison" or "similitude," and in this sense it is applied generally to the utterances of the wise. In Numbers 23:7 , Numbers 23:8 it is used of the prophetic predictions of Balaam; certain didactic psalms, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

Part I. THE TITLE AND SUPERSCRIPTION . The superscription of the Proverbs, which extends from verse 1 to verse 6, furnishes us with an epitome in short and concise language of the general scope and bearing of the book, and points out its specific utility, both to the inexperienced and to those already wise. Thus The title of the book embodied in the text is, 'The Proverbs of Solomon the son of David, King of Israel,' but the shorter designation by which it was and is known... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

Design and character of proverbial wisdom We may regard the opening words as a general index of the contents, as a designation of the object, and a statement of the value and profit of the teaching, of the book. I. ITS DESIGN IS TO IMPART PRACTICAL SENSE . 1 . And first, this in general includes the information of the understanding and of the memory by wisdom. This Hebrew word ( chokmah ) denotes, strictly, all that is fixed for human knowledge. We may render it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

The ideal teacher Solomon had all possible advantages to qualify him for the work of a teacher of men. He had I. IS AFFECTED BY THE PRESENCE OF IGNORANCE AND ERROR . He notices the "simple" man and the "young man" ( Proverbs 1:4 ); he has regard to the fact that there are those about him who need to be led into the paths of "justice and judgment and equity"( Proverbs 1:3 ). His eye rests on these; his mind perceives how urgently they need the "instruction" and... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:2

To know wisdom and instruction. In this verse we have a statement of the first general aim or object of the Proverbs. "To know" ( לָדַעַת , ladaath ) is somewhat indefinite in the Authorized Version, and might be more accurately rendered. "from which men may know" (De Wette, Noyes); cf. unde scias (Munsterus). The ל which is here prefixed to the infinitive, as in verses 2, 8, and 6, gives the clause a final character, and thus points out the object which the teaching of the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:3

To receive the instruction of wisdom. This verse carries on the statement of the design of the Proverbs. To receive ; Hebrew, לְקַחַת ( lakakhath ) , not the same word as "to know" ( לָדַּעַת ), in verse 2, though regarded as synonymous with it by Delitzsch. Its meaning is well represented by the LXX . δέξασθαι , and the Authorized Version "to receive." The Hebrew, לָקַחַת , is infinitive, and means properly "to take, or lay hold of," hence "to receive," Greek, ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:4

To give subtilty to the simple. In this verse and the following we are introduced to the classes of persons to whom the proverbs will be beneficial The ל with the infinitive, לָתֵת ( latheth ) shows that in construction this proposition is so ordinate with those in Proverbs 1:2 and Proverbs 1:3 , and not dependent as represented by ἵνα δῷ ( LXX .)and ut detur (Vulgate). Subtilty ; Hebrew, עַרְמָה ( aremah ) , from the root עָרַם , ( aram ) , "to be... read more

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