proverbs-3

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:1

1. law [and] commandments—all divine instructions (see on :- and :-). let thine heart keep—or sincerely observe (Proverbs 4:13; Proverbs 5:2). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:2

2. length . . . life—often promised as blessings (Psalms 21:4; Psalms 91:16). peace—includes prosperity (Psalms 125:5). add—abound to thee. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:3

3. mercy and truth—God's faithfulness to His promises is often expressed by these terms (Psalms 25:10; Psalms 57:3). As attributes of men, they express integrity in a wide sense (Proverbs 16:6; Proverbs 20:28). bind . . . write . . . heart—outwardly adorn and inwardly govern motives. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:4

4. favour—grace, amiability (Proverbs 22:11; Psalms 45:2); united with this, a good understanding—(Compare Margin), a discrimination, which secures success. in the sight . . . man—such as God and man approve. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:5

5. Trust . . . heart—This is the center and marrow of true wisdom (Proverbs 22:19; Proverbs 28:25). The positive duty has its corresponding negation in the admonition against self-confidence. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:6

6. ways— ( :-). acknowledge—by seeking His wise aid (Proverbs 16:3; Psalms 37:5; Jeremiah 9:23; Jeremiah 9:24). direct—literally, "make plain" (compare Hebrews 12:13). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:7

7. (Compare Proverbs 27:2; Romans 12:16). fear . . . evil—reverentially regarding His law. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:8

8. It—This conduct. health—(Compare Margin). to thy navel—for all the organs of nourishment. marrow—(Compare Margin). bones—frame of body. True piety promotes bodily health. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown