Proverbs 3:21-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:21-26

Confidence and the sense of security in the ways of God In rich variation the religious habit of mind is presented. What has been spoken of as worthy to be hung about the neck as precious is now referred to as to be kept continually before the eyes of the mind. The designation of wisdom or its attributes is also varied, viz. "thoughtfulness and circumspection" ( Proverbs 3:21 ). In the next, former modes of statement recur (comp. Proverbs 3:3 , sqq .). I. RELIGION STRENGTHENS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:22

So shall they he life to thy soul, and grace to thy neck. So shall they be ( n'yikva ); and they shall be. The "soul" and "neck" stand for the whole man in his twofold nature, internal and external. Life is in its highest and widest sense given to the soul (see Proverbs 2:16 , Proverbs 2:18 ; Proverbs 4:22 ; Proverbs 8:35 ), and favour is conferred on the man, i.e. he becomes acceptable to his neighbours, if he has wisdom. The latter expression is very similar to Proverbs... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:23

Then shall thou walk in thy way safely. The first of the promises of protection, which follow from Proverbs 3:23-26 . He who keeps "sound wisdom and discretion" shall enjoy the greatest sense of security in all situations of life. Safely ( lavetakh ); either in confidence, as Vulgate fiducialiter, i.e. confidently, because of the sense of security (cf. LXX ; πεποιθὼς ἐν εἰρήνῃ , and Proverbs 3:26 ); or in security: the adverb lavetakh is equivalent to betakh in ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:24

When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid. This is beautifully illustrated by what David says in Psalms 4:8 , "I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety." No fear is to be apprehended where Jehovah is Protector (see Psalms 3:5 , Psalms 3:6 ; Psalms 46:1-3 ; Psalms 91:1-5 ; Psalms 121:5-8 ). When, ( im ) is rendered "if" by the Vulgate, LXX ; Targum Jonathan. Thou liest down ; tish'kav, "thou shalt lie down," kal... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:21-22

Proverbs 3:21-22. My son, let them not depart, &c. Let me prevail with thee to keep these good instructions before the eyes of thy mind continually. Constantly and seriously meditate upon them, and thereby thou wilt attain and retain sound wisdom and discretion. So shall they be life unto thy soul To thee, or thy person. They shall prolong thy life, and make it life indeed, namely, wise, holy, and happy: whereas a foolish, sinful, and miserable life is reputed a kind of death, and is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:23

Proverbs 3:23. Then shalt thou walk in thy way Manage all thy employments and concerns safely, securely, or confidently, without danger or fear, casting thy care on God, in the discharge of thy duty. And thy foot shall not stumble At those stumbling-blocks, trials, and temptations, at which heedless sinners commonly stumble, and by which they fall. Thy natural life, and all that belongs to it, shall be under the protection of God’s providence; thy spiritual life, and all its... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:24-26

Proverbs 3:24-26. When thou liest down thou shalt not be afraid Of fire, or thieves, or any of the terrors of the darkness, knowing that when thou and all thy friends are asleep, yet He that keepeth Israel, and every true-born Israelite, neither slumbers nor sleeps, and that to him thou hast committed thyself, and taken shelter under the shadow of his wings. Yea, thou shalt lie down And shalt not need to sit up to keep guard; and, being laid down, thou shalt sleep, and not have thine... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

The whole life for God (3:1-35)Obedience and loyalty to God, in addition to guaranteeing his favour, produce the kind of life that most people acknowledge as honourable (3:1-4). If, instead of trusting in their own wisdom and ability, people live in an attitude of reverential trust in God, they can be assured that God will direct them in all their affairs. God will remove obstacles and lead them to their desired goals (5-8).Personal income is one part of everyday life where people must honour... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:21

them. Is masculine, and so perhaps refers to the "mercy and truth" of Proverbs 3:3 . sound wisdom = what is stable. See note on Proverbs 2:7 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 3:22

soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . neck. Septuagint adds, "Yea, it shall be healing to thy flesh; and refreshing to thy bones". read more

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