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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:21

Shall have a peaceable and comfortable abode in the land of Canaan, which also is a type of their everlasting felicity. See Psalms 37:3,Psalms 37:9,Psalms 37:18,Psalms 37:29. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-5

MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 2:1-5HUMAN UNDERSTANDING AND DIVINE KNOWLEDGEI. Divine knowledge is within the reach of the human understanding. When a physician has created an appetite in his patient, he sees that he is provided with food that will satisfy his hunger. As God has given the eye, so He has given light to meet its needs. God has created man with a need, and with capabilities of knowing Him, and has therefore placed such knowledge within his reach. “The Word is nigh... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:6-11

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 2:7. Sound wisdom. Miller translates this word “something stable.” It is used but twelve times in Scripture; in Job 5:12, it is translated “enterprise,” but the rendering given here would well fit the context there; and so in every other case. That walk uprightly, literally “the walkers of innocence.” Proverbs 2:8. (Heb.) so as that “He may keep,” or protect the paths, etc., i.e. He manifests Himself as a shield that He may cause the upright to keep the paths of... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:12-20

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 2:12. Deliver, “snatch,” as a brand out of the fire. Evil man, rather “an evil way.” Proverbs 2:13. “Level” paths. Proverbs 2:16. Strange, “unknown,” “wanton” (see 1 Kings 11:1-8). Proverbs 2:17. Guide, or “companion,” “confidant,” her lawful husband. Proverbs 2:18. House, in the East means “interests;” a man’s whole blended well-being (Exodus 1:21).—Miller. (On Proverbs 2:16-18 see Note at the beginning of Chap. 7)MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH—Proverbs 2:12-20THE... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:21-22

MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 2:21-22THE CONTRAST IN THE END FROM THE CONTRAST IN THE WAYIf men walk in two directly opposite directions they cannot possibly arrive at the same goal. I. The historic illustration of this truth. The first inhabitants of Canaan were allowed to dwell in the land until they defiled it to so great an extent by their sins that they were “rooted out,” to be replaced by the Hebrew people. These, in their turn, became “transgressors” of God’s law, and... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-5

Proverbs 2:1-5 This is only one passage out of many in which wisdom is connected with religion, in which it is asserted that a religious fear of God is the first step in true wisdom, and that he who would know God aright must love wisdom, and humbly and vigorously seek after her. I. Even taking the lowest view of things, that is only a selfish view, looking only to what is to be gained, making it only a matter of profit and loss, the religious man is the wise man. For it has been often argued,... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:2-5

Proverbs 2:2-5 I. Solomon's meaning is, that we are to begin life by fearing God, without understanding it; as a child obeys his parents without understanding the meaning of their commands. If we do not always know the reason at first, we shall know it in due time, and get, so Solomon says, to understand the fear of the Lord. In due time we shall see from experience that we are in the path of life. II. This is the secret of life to believe that God is your Father, schooling and training you... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:6

Proverbs 2:6 Religion may be properly considered in relation to the ends of study, and to the spirit in which these ends are to be pursued. I. Education ought to discipline and to strengthen the powers of the mind. This is the real object of all study. Men are to be prepared for their work. The best student is the man who is most, not the man who has learned most. No good student will neglect any side of his being. He must have fulness of nature, wideness of capacity; all that God has given him... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-11

Proverbs 2:10-11 I. If we look at the teaching of Scripture upon the subject of Christian humility, we find that its two main characteristics are: (1) distrust of self and of purely human wisdom; (2) trust in, and gratitude to, God as the Giver of all good gifts. From these qualities, when carried into practice, spring modesty and forbearance, and consideration in our dealings with each other; a devotion to, and worship of, Him to whom we acknowledge that all we have is due. Christian humility... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:17

Proverbs 2:17 I. There is a season when youth becomes independent and intolerant of control, when gentle guidance is mistaken for love of interference and of power, when the youth and the maiden think scorn to follow the ways and maxims of the parent, the friend, the teacher, and take pride in forming a code and gathering maxims of their own; in speaking their own words and walking after the light of their own eyes. These are critical days in every man's life days which determine whether he is... read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:21

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-5

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:6-11

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:12-20

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:21-22

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-5

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:2-5

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:6

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-11

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:17

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