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Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:34

3:34 Surely {q} he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.(q) He will show by his plagues that their scorn will turn to their own destruction, Proverbs 1:26. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

The nature of this book makes divisions of its chapters rather arbitrary, and ours may not always be the best, but it is hoped it may prove useful in some degree. The opening of chapter four suggests a new beginning, for which reason we conclude this lesson at the close of chapter three. It begins with an advertisement (Proverbs 1:1-6 ), in which mention is made of the author (Proverbs 1:1 ), the object of the book (Proverbs 1:2-3 ), and its great value (Proverbs 1:4-6 ). Then follows its... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 3:1-35

The Programme of Life Proverbs 3:0 There is a tenderness peculiar to the paternal voice; if its tones are apparently harsher than those of the maternal appeal, yet they tremble with as true a pathos. There are few more subduing sights than that of the father instructing the child in the ways of wisdom. He adopts no cold and formal method of communication. His ministry is full of the heart's fondest love. He speaks not as a mere hireling, but with an affection unconstrained, profound,... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 3:13-30

The Preciousness of Wisdom Pro 3:13-30 The whole world is crying for happiness. There is a teacher who boldly declares the conditions upon which that supreme prize may be obtained. We have said that the Proverbs are not mere imaginings or suggestions, but that they express distinct personal experience: this being so, the Proverbist is really reporting a fact, or taking up a position which he can establish by the most definite and indisputable evidence. The terms of the text would seem to... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:1

CONTENTS The same subject is continued in this chapter as in the former; but with additional arguments. Here are many earnest exhortations to the exercise of the graces of the Holy Spirit, and the sad effects of a contrary conduct fully set forth. Proverbs 3:1-4 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Here is a divine precept, and a divine promise sweetly blended. And in many other parts of scripture we find the same confirmed. Isaiah 42:16 ; Psa 55:22 ; 1 Peter 5:7 . read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:7-10

Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. If I do not mistake, here is a sweet reference to Christ in these verses. The first fruits offered to the Lord was to be all in faith. Thus Abel by faith offered a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. The apostle quotes this passage in his epistle to the Hebrews, and makes a beautiful comment upon it. Hebrews 12:5-11 . It is blessed to be altogether patient and passive under chastisements. Not with sullenness to receive them, for this would argue a mind determined not to bow to the rod, neither with faintings to sink under... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:13-18

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:19-20

The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. There is another confirmation of Christ's office-name as Wisdom, for the scriptures with one voice declare that the Lord created all things by Jesus Christ. Ephesians 3:9 ; Hebrews 1:2 . read more

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:34

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 3:1-35

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 3:13-30

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:1

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:5-6

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:7-10

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:11-12

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:13-18

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:19-20

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