Proverbs 24:3-5 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:4

(Comp. Proverbs 1:13 and note Proverbs 3:10 .) With all precious and pleasant ( Proverbs 22:18 ) riches . Material prosperity, copious store of necessaries, and wealth, follow on wisdom; how much more do spiritual blessings attend the fear of God! read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is strong. בעוז , "in strength," full of strength, because, however feeble in body, he is wise in counsel, firm in purpose, brave in conduct, thoroughly to be depended upon, and supported by his perfect trust in God (comp. Proverbs 21:22 ). The Septuagint, with which agree the Syriac and Chaldee, reading differently, renders, "A wise man is better than a strong man"—a sentiment which Lesetre compares to Cicoro's "cedant arma togae." A man of knowledge increaseth strength; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:5-6

Wisdom is beneficial in peace and war. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:3-6

Proverbs 24:3-6. Through wisdom is a house built There is no need that thou shouldst raise thyself and family by ruining others, as the manner of wicked men is; for thou mayest more easily and effectually do it by wisdom and the fear of God. And by knowledge Which, in the phraseology of the Scriptures, includes the love and practice of that which we know. A wise man is strong Is courageous and resolute, and able by wisdom to do greater things than others can accomplish by their own... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

Godly and ungodly citizens (24:1-34)In contrast to the destructive schemes of the wicked are the constructive acts of the wise. A life built by wisdom is likened to a strongly built and richly furnished house (24:1-4). Wisdom gives people real strength and success, but folly gives them nothing worthwhile, not even sensible words that can benefit their fellow citizens (5-7). (In ancient times the place where citizens liked to gather was the open area just inside the city gate; v. 7. There they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:3

wisdom. Hebrew. chakmah. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:4

chambers = inner chambers. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:5

A wise man, &c. = A strong man [if wise] is strong indeed. Aramaean, Syriac, and Septuagint read "[Better] a wise man than a mighty". man. Hebrew. geber. App-14 . increaseth strength. Aram, and Syriac read "than one who is strong". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 24:3

20"Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches."This proverb merely states that it takes wisdom to build, establish and properly furnish a house; but DeHoff is probably right in taking the passage as a metaphor of the fact that righteous and godly living are required to build, "A family, a good name, and to establish them."[2] read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 24:5

21"A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might. For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counselors there is safety."The second line of Proverbs 24:6 is identical with that in Proverbs 11:14. This proverb stresses the superiority of wisdom over physical strength. One example of this is that, "A wise man constructs a machine, or a device, that will do the work of a hundred or even of a thousand men; but in all cases wisdom gives power and... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:5-6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:3-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 24:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 24:5

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