箴言 8:17-21 CUNPTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 8:21

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; יֵשׁ ( yesh ) , ὕπαρξις , "real, valuable possessions." Those who love Wisdom will walk in her path, follow her leading, and therefore, doing God's will, will be blessed with success. Such will lay up treasure in heaven, will provide bags which wax not old, will be preparing for "an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away" ( Matthew 6:20 ; Luke 12:33 ; 1 Peter 1:4 ). The LXX . here... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 8:17-18

Proverbs 8:17-18. I love them that love me I do not despise their love, though it be but a small and inconsiderable thing to me, but I kindly accept it, and will recompense it with my love and favour; and those that seek me early That is, with sincere affection, and great diligence, and above all other persons or things in the world; shall find me Shall not seek in vain, but shall obtain that wisdom which they so highly prize. Observe well, reader, in order that we may seek for wisdom... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 8:20-21

Proverbs 8:20-21. I lead in the way of righteousness In the way of truth, justice, and mercy, of holiness and happiness; the way in which God would have men to walk, and which will certainly bring them to the desired end. In the midst of the paths of judgment, keeping at an equal distance from both extremes, and from the very borders of them. That I may cause, &c., to inherit substance Substantial, true, and satisfying happiness; which is here opposed to all worldly enjoyments, which... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 8:1-36

Eternal wisdom available to all (8:1-36)Once again wisdom is personified as a woman standing in a public place and speaking to the people who pass by (8:1-3; cf. 1:20-21). Even the immature and foolish can learn wisdom (4-5). One characteristic of wisdom is speech that is wholesome, true and straightforward (6-9). The instruction given by wisdom is beyond value, for it produces all those qualities most necessary for a truly worthwhile life. Yet it will not lead to pride, for people can only... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 8:17

that love me. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 37:2 :; Genesis 37:13 ; Genesis 37:16-17 ; Pro 39:3 , Pro 39:9 ; Pro 41:38 ); Samuel (1 Samuel 2:26 ; 1 Samuel 7:3-17 ; compare Jeremiah 15:1 ); David (1 Samuel 17:37 , 1 Samuel 17:45 , 1 Samuel 17:46 ); Abijah (1 Kings 14:13 ); Obadiah (1 Kings 18:4 ; compare verses: Proverbs 8:3 , Proverbs 8:12 ); Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:1-3 , 2 Chronicles 34:27 , 2 Chronicles 34:28 ); Daniel (Proverbs 1:6 , Proverbs 1:8 ; Compare Pro 9:23 ; Proverbs 10:11-19 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 8:21

treasures = treasuries. and Syriac render it "created" ( ektise) . Compare the use of the verb in this book (Proverbs 1:5 ; Proverbs 4:5 , Proverbs 4:7 ; Proverbs 16:16 ; Proverbs 17:16 ; Proverbs 18:15 ; Proverbs 19:8 ; Proverbs 20:14 ; Proverbs 22:23 ). Hebrew. kanah. Occurs eighty-six times in O.T.; rendered "possess" only four times. Compare "wisdom" (Luke 11:49 ). beginning . . . Before. See Co Proverbs 1:1 , Proverbs 1:15-17 ; Proverbs 2:9 . Revelation 3:14 .John 1:1 ; John 17:5 ,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 8:17

Proverbs 8:17. I love them that love me— In order to seek for wisdom with the earnestness that she merits, we must know her, and love her: we must by our continual prayers seek for this excellent good, and intreat God to increase in us the love of wisdom, holiness, and virtue; because, in proportion as this love increases, wisdom will more abundantly communicate herself to us; and the more early in life we begin this search, the more shall we engage the love, and consequently the encouragement,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 8:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 8:17-18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 8:20-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 8:1-36

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 8:17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 8:21

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 8:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:18

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 8:19

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