Proverbs 1:17 NIV

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 1:8-19

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: Cast in thy... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:17

Wings. If thou attend, therefore, to my instructions, their arts will be vain. (Ven. Bede) --- They unjustly seek to deceive the pious. (Calmet) --- Watchfulness will be the best protection against them. (Worthington) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:10-19

10-19 Wicked people are zealous in seducing others into the paths of the destroyer: sinners love company in sin. But they have so much the more to answer for. How cautious young people should be! "Consent thou not." Do not say as they say, nor do as they do, or would have thee to do; have no fellowship with them. Who could think that it should be a pleasure to one man to destroy another! See their idea of worldly wealth; but it is neither substance, nor precious. It is the ruinous mistake of... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 1:7-19

A Fundamental Trait of Wisdom is the Avoidance Of Wickedness v. 7. The fear of the Lord, the reverence of Jehovah flowing from childlike faith in Him, is the beginning of knowledge, the basis of all true wisdom, both in understanding the Word and will of the Lord and in applying this understanding in one's entire conduct, in every situation of life; but fools despise wisdom, learning and knowledge of every kind, and instruction, the moral training which follows understanding. v. 8. My son,... 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

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Proverbs 1:1-19

Proverbs A YOUNG MAN’S BEST COUNSELLOR Pro_1:1 - Pro_1:19 . This passage contains the general introduction to the book of Proverbs. It falls into three parts-a statement of the purpose of the book Pro_1:1 - Pro_1:6; a summary of its foundation principles, and of the teachings to which men ought to listen Pro_1:7 - Pro_1:9; and an antithetic statement of the voices to which they should be deaf Pro_1:10 - Pro_1:19. I. The aim of the book is stated to be twofold-to enable men, especially the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-19

“The Beginning of Knowledge” Proverbs 1:1-19 Notice the perfect balance of each clause, and the duplication of the one thought in the two clauses of each verse. Wisdom as used in this book is more than intellectual learning or cleverness. It represents a moral quality, the result of a pure and a true life. We are conscious that many simple-minded people, who have little enough book-learning, are remarkable for sagacious advice, insight into character, the wise reading of events, an... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:1-33

The Book of Proverbs is one of the wisdom books of the Hebrew people. Emotionally and fundamentally, wisdom is the fear of God; intellectually, a knowledge of the manifestations of the divine wisdom; and, volitionally, obedience rendered thereto. The first verse of this chapter constitutes the title of this Book, and the following six verses contain what we today would speak of as preface. That preface first declares the purpose of the Book in terms so simple as to need no comment (verses Pro... read more