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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 3:33

(33) He blesseth the habitation of the just.—The word rendered “habitation” often signifies “pasture,” “sheepfold,” and this is a relic of the time when the Israelites led a nomad life and had no fixed habitations; so the cry, “To your tents, O Israel!” (1 Kings 12:16) was still in use long after the settlement in Canaan. By some there is thought to be a distinction intended between the well-built “house” of the wicked and the slightly constructed cottage of the humble just man, no better than... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 3:34

(34) Surely he scorneth the scorners.—Rather, If, or, Although he scorns the scorners, yet to the lowly he giveth grace. Another form of the teaching of Proverbs 1:24-33. If man rejects God’s offers of mercy, they will in time be withdrawn from him. And so, as man deals with God, will God at last deal with him. (Comp. Leviticus 26:23-24; Psalms 18:25-26; Psalms 81:11-12; Romans 1:24-26.) The verse is quoted in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 3:35

(35) Shame shall be the promotion ‘of fools.—That is, dull, stupid people, who despise God’s threatenings (Proverbs 1:32), are distinguished from others by what is a disgrace to them (Philippians 3:19), and so are noticeable only as examples to be shunned by others. (See Note on Proverbs 14:29.) read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 3:1-35

Self-reliant Or God-reliant? Proverbs 3:5-6 No one who reads the book of Proverbs can fail to see that its maxims are of the utmost value. We should truly be the poorer without its pithy, practical sayings, which bear upon almost every phase of life. How much we need to remember the verses that I read as our text. I. It is Often Considered a Fine Thing to be Self-Reliant. Many men boast that they rely only on themselves. A man will point with pride to his prosperous business and say, 'I... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-10

CHAPTER 4THE EARTHLY REWARDS OF WISDOMProverbs 3:1-10THE general teaching of these nine introductory chapters is that the "ways of Wisdom are pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." We are taught to look for the fruit of righteousness in long life and prosperity, for the penalty of sin in premature destruction. "The upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the land, and they that deal treacherously shall be rooted out of it."... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

CHAPTER 10TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITYProverbs 9:1-18, Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Proverbs 4:1-27AFTER the lengthened contrast between the vicious woman and Wisdom in chapters 7 and 8, the introduction of the book closes with a little picture which is intended to repeat and sum up all that has gone before. It is a peroration, simple, graphic, and beautiful.There is a kind of competition between Wisdom and Folly, between Righteousness and Sin, between... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 3:1-25

CHAPTER 3 1. The call and promise of wisdom (Proverbs 3:1-10 ) 2. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom (Proverbs 3:11-20 ) 3. Promise and instruction (Proverbs 3:21-25 ) Proverbs 3:1-10 . The call to obedience is followed by promise. The promise is like all the promises to an earthly people “for length of days and long life”. Here are some blessed exhortations loved and cherished by all His people (Proverbs 3:5-7 ). How happier, and more fruitful the children of God would be if they... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:2

3:2 For length of {a} days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.(a) Long life is the blessing of God which he gives to his, so far as it is expedient for them. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:3

3:3 Let not {b} mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy {c} neck; write them upon the table of thine {d} heart:(b) By mercy and truth he means the commandments of the first and second table, or else the mercy and faithfulness that we ought to use toward our neighbours.(c) Keep them as a precious jewel.(d) Have them ever in remembrance. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:8

3:8 It shall be health to thy {e} navel, and marrow to thy bones.(e) By this part he comprehends the whole body, as by health he means all the benefits promised in the law both corporal and spiritual. read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 3:33

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 3:34

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 3:35

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 3:1-35

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-10

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 3:1-25

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:2

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:3

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:8

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