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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:21-26

21-26 Let us not suffer Christ's words to depart from us, but keep sound wisdom and discretion; then shall we walk safely in his ways. The natural life, and all that belongs to it, shall be under the protection of God's providence; the spiritual life, and all its interests, under the protection of his grace, so that we shall be kept from falling into sin or trouble. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:27-35

27-35 Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving. Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples of Christ to choose any of their ways. These truths may be despised by the covetous and luxurious, but... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 3:1-12

Obedience, Faith, and Liberality Urged v. 1. My son, forget not my law, the teaching of wisdom; but let thine heart keep my commandments, sincerely observing all instructions of God's Word; v. 2. for length of days and long life and peace, literally, "years of life and peace," shall they add to thee, earthly prosperity and happiness following the application of knowledge gained from the divine Law. v. 3. Let not mercy and truth, both on the part of men and on the part of God, forsake... 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

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 3:27-35

Warning Against Evil v. 27. Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, to whom it belongs by reason of his need, whether he really deserves it or is so destitute that he can no longer help himself, when it is In the power of thine hand to do it. v. 28. Say not unto thy neighbor, Go and come again, and tomorrow I will give, thus putting him off and discouraging him, when thou hast it by thee. Cf James 2:15-Nehemiah :. v. 29. Devise not evil against thy neighbor, by meditating upon... 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 3:1-10

Proverbs THE SECRET OF WELL-BEING Pro_3:1 - Pro_3:10 . The first ten verses of this passage form a series of five couplets, which enforce on the young various phases of goodness by their tendency to secure happiness or blessedness of various sorts. The underlying axiom is that, in a world ruled by a good Being, obedience must lead to well-being; but while that is in the general true, exceptions do occur, and good men do encounter evil times. Therefore the glowing promises of these verses... 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 3:1-12

the Results of Trusting Jehovah Proverbs 3:1-12 How replete with helpful instruction on the policy of life is this paragraph! The young of both sexes are invited to be merciful in their judgments or dealings, and faithful in the discharge of their responsibilities or duties. These are two prime qualifications for a right attitude toward God and man. The perplexed are bidden to distrust their own understanding and to trust in God for guidance. If you do not see your way, wait till God... 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

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:21-26

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:27-35

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 3:1-12

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

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 3:27-35

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

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Proverbs 3:1-10

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

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-12

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

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