Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:12
12. he delighteth—or receiveth as denoting reconciliation regarding the offense which produced chastisement. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:13
13. findeth—literally, "reaches," or "obtains by seeking." getteth—literally, "draws out," as metals by digging. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:14
14, 15. The figure of :- carried out. it—that is, wisdom. merchandise of silver—acquisition by trading. fine gold—dug gold, solid as a nugget. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:16
16, 17. Wisdom personified as bringing the best blessings (compare Matthew 6:33; 1 Timothy 4:8). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:17
17. Her ways—such as she directs us to take. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:18
18. Wisdom allegorized as a tree of life— (Genesis 2:9; Genesis 3:22) whose fruit preserves life, gives all that makes living a blessing. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:19
19, 20. The place of wisdom in the economy of creation and providence commends it to men, who, in proportion to their finite powers, may possess this invaluable attribute, and are thus encouraged by the divine example of its use to seek its possession. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:21
21. sound wisdom—(compare :-). let . . . eyes—that is, these words of instruction. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:11
11, 12. The true intent of afflictions considered; they do not contradict the assertion of the blessed state of the pious (Job 5:17; Hebrews 12:5; Hebrews 12:6). read more