Proverbs 1:1, Proverbs 1:4 NLT

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-33

CHAPTER 2THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge."- Proverbs 1:7"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."- Proverbs 9:10"To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and it was created with the faithful in the womb"- Sirach 1:14; also Psalms 111:10THE book of Proverbs belongs to a group of works in the Hebrew literature the subject of which is Wisdom. It is probably the earliest of them all, and may... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 1:1-33

Analysis and Annotations A detailed analysis, as we have made it in other books, cannot be fully made in this collection of proverbs. Most of them are detached and each has a message by itself. To interpret each separately, to point out the many spiritual lessons, as well as prophetic application, to show their relation to other portions of the Word of God and to explain them by incidents taken from the Bible, would require volumes; and even then the spiritual meaning would not be exhausted.... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 1:1

The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; The Argument - The wonderful love of God toward his Church is declared in this book: for as much as the sum and effect of the whole Scriptures is here set forth in these brief sentences, which partly contain doctrine, and partly manners, and also exhortations to both: of which the first nine Chapters are as a preface full of grave sentences and deep mysteries, to assure the hearts of men to the diligent reading of the parables that... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-33

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 1:1-19

The Proverbs of Solomon Pro 1:1-19 The Book of Proverbs is not to be regarded simply as a collection of wise sayings, genial sentiments, prudent guesses, or affectionate exhortations. The book may be viewed, on the contrary, as representing the very science of practical philosophy. The proverb or saying is invariably put down after the event, and not before it In the latter case it would rank only with suggestions and speculations, but in the former case it expresses an accomplished and... read more

Robert Hawker

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

CONTENTS. The general design of parables is here described. A number of select maxims are given, and the object of the whale volume is set forth in shewing that it is to bring men acquainted with Gad, as the beginning and end of all wisdom. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; We have here the title of the book and the name of the Author of it. But as the book itself forms a part of, the sacred scriptures, and carries With it in many parts, decided testimonies... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:1

Israel. The dignity of the author, and the importance of the subject, invite us to read. (St. Basil) --- Solomon is the first whose name is placed at the head of any work in Scripture. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:1-6

1-6 The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways, according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important points of truth, and a greater than Solomon is here. Christ speaks by his word and by his Spirit. Christ is the Word and the Wisdom of God, and he is made to us wisdom. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 1:1-6

The Title and the Introduction v. 1. The proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel, 1 Kings 1:39; 1 Kings 2:12, a proverb, in this connection, designating a maxim or aphorism rather than a popular proverbial saying; v. 2. to know, to become most intimately acquainted with, wisdom and instruction, the latter word referring to education, moral training, the practical Bide of wisdom, by which it finds its application in everyday life; to perceive the words of understanding,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 1:1-33

General Superscription to the CollectionAnnouncement of the Author of the Collection, of its Object, and of its great valueProverbs 1:1-61 Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David,the King of Israel:2 to become acquainted with wisdom and knowledge,to comprehend intelligent discourse,3 to attain discipline of understanding,righteousness, justice and integrity,4 to impart to the simple prudence,to the young man knowledge and discretion;—5 let the wise man hear and add to his... read more