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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 3:13-18

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:13-20

13-20 No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business; we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it. This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief, remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our ways pleasantness, and our paths peace, for his are so; but we too... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 3:13-26

The Happiness of Possessing True Wisdom v. 13. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, obtaining it with eagerness and holding it securely, and the man that getteth understanding, drawing or digging it out, even with much labor. v. 14. For the merchandise of it, the act of gaining or acquiring wisdom, is better than the merchandise of silver, such as men are eager to accumulate, and the gain thereof than fine gold, even though it be of the finest and purest kind. v. 15. She is more precious... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 3:1-35

4. Continuation of the exhibition of the salutary results of a devout and pious lifeProverbs 3:1-181 My son, forget not my doctrine,and let thy heart keep my commandments;2 for length of days and years of lifeand welfare will they bring to thee.3 Let not love and truth forsake thee;bind them about thy neck,write them upon the tablet of thy heart;4 so wilt thou find favor and good reputationin the eyes of God and of men.5 Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart,and rely not... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Proverbs 3:11-24

Proverbs THE GIFTS OF HEAVENLY WISDOM Pro_3:11 - Pro_3:24 . The repetition of the words ‘my son’ at the beginning of this passage marks a new section, which extends to Pro_3:20 , inclusively, another section being similarly marked as commencing in Pro_3:21 . The fatherly counsels of these early chapters are largely reiterations of the same ideas, being line upon line. ‘To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.’ Many strokes drive the nail home.... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Proverbs 3:13-26

Wisdom’s Ways of Pleasantness Proverbs 3:13-26 Wisdom is susceptible of cultivation. It is a mine that needs to be worked with patient toil. Compare Proverbs 3:13-15 with Job 28:18 . It is comparable to a noble woman, who approaches us with full-handed beneficence, Proverbs 3:16-17 . It may be described as a tree, requiring careful tendance and bearing fruit for the patient cultivator, Proverbs 3:18 . And we may turn from our own little lives to see the mighty results of divine wisdom... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:1-35

As the former address had to do with the search for wisdom, this, in view of the value of if is an appeal to cultivate wisdom. The appeal consists of a declaration of its essence (verses Pro 3:1-10 ), a description of its excellence (verses Pro 3:11-20 ), and a declaration of the safety which it brings (verses Pro 3:21-35 ). The essence of wisdom consists in a determined devotion to the things of wisdom. The inspiration of this is next described as life lived in relation to Jehovah. Perfect... read more