Proverbs 8:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the Lord is to hate evil. Wisdom here enunciates the proposition which is the foundation of all her teaching, only here, as it were, on the reverse side, net as the beginning of wisdom ( Proverbs 1:7 ; Proverbs 9:10 ), but as the hatred of evil; she then proceeds to particularize the evil which the Lord hates. Taking the clause in this sense, we have no need to alter the persons and forms of the verbs to "I fear the Lord, I hate evil," as Dathe and others suggest; still less... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 8:13

Hatred of evil I. RELIGION INCLUDES MORALS . This is the broad lesson of the text. It should be accepted as a self-evident truism. Yet it has been often obscured by dangerous sophisms. Thus some have regarded religion as consisting in correctness of creed or in assiduity of devotion—things treated by God as worthless unless accompanied by righteousness of conduct ( Isaiah 1:10-17 ). There is a common impression that religious merits may be pleaded as a set off against moral... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 8:14

Having said what she hates, Wisdom now says what she is, and what she can bestow on her followers. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom. There is some doubt about the meaning of the word translated "sound wisdom" ( tushiyyah ) . The Vulgate has aequitas ; the Septuagint, ἀσφάλεια , "safety." The word occurs elsewhere in this book and in Job, but only in two other places of Scripture, viz. Isaiah 28:29 and Micah 6:9 . It means properly "elevation" or "furtherance," or, as others... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 8:13

Proverbs 8:13. The fear of the Lord Which he had before said to be the beginning of wisdom; is to hate evil It consists in a careful abstinence from all sin, and that not from carnal or prudential motives, but from real hatred to it, on account of its contrariety to the divine nature and attributes, its opposition to God’s word and will, its infinite evil in itself, and its eternally destructive consequences; pride Which he mentions first, as that which is most hateful to God, and most... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 8:14-15

Proverbs 8:14-15. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom Hebrew, ותושׁיה , and essence, that is, all solid, substantial, and useful wisdom is natural and essential to me. I am understanding By my nature and essence. Or, I am the author of understanding. I have strength Courage, resolution, and power, to execute all my counsels, and to conquer all difficulties. By me kings reign They obtain their kingdoms by my appointment and providence; and if they rule their kingdoms wisely and justly,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 8:1-36

Eternal wisdom available to all (8:1-36)Once again wisdom is personified as a woman standing in a public place and speaking to the people who pass by (8:1-3; cf. 1:20-21). Even the immature and foolish can learn wisdom (4-5). One characteristic of wisdom is speech that is wholesome, true and straightforward (6-9). The instruction given by wisdom is beyond value, for it produces all those qualities most necessary for a truly worthwhile life. Yet it will not lead to pride, for people can only... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 8:13

The fear, &c. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . hate. This is far beyond Zophar's mistaken definition of it in Job 28:28 . A man may "depart" from evil from policy, while he loves it in his heart. But to "hate" it comes only from Divine wisdom. By nature men love evil (Jeremiah 17:9 . Matthew 7:17 ; Matthew 15:19 . John 3:19 . Romans 3:10-18 ; Romans 8:7 , Romans 8:8 . 1 Corinthians 2:14 .Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:17 . Ephesians 2:2 , Ephesians 2:3 ,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 8:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 8:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 8:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 8:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 8:14-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 8:1-36

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 8:13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 8:14

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 8:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:13

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