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Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:7-12

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 3:8. Navel, “body” or “muscles.” Marrow, literally “refreshing,” “moistening,” in contrast to the condition described in Psalms 32:3-4. Proverbs 3:11. Despite not, or “loathe not,” “shrink not.” The word, according to Miller, means “to melt.” Chastening, “discipline,” “correction.” Proverbs 3:12. The latter clause of this verse should be read, “and holds him dear, or does him a favour, as a father does his son.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 3:7-12THE WAY... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:13-18

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 3:13. Gets, “draws out.” Proverbs 3:13. Lay hold, “grasp,” from a Hebrew root strong. Retaineth, “holds her fast.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 3:13-18WISDOM AND HER GIFTSI. Wisdom is to be found. She does exist. Precious metals and choice stones are to be found. They have an existence, and they exist in regions which may be reached by the exercise of man’s intelligence and labour. Those who find them have to dig for them, to seek for them, to give time,... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:19-20

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 3:20. Depths, &c., “were the floods divided” into rivers and streams for the blessing of man. Dew, or “gentle rain,” or else the clouds signify the lower regions of the atmosphere where the dew is formed. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 3:19-20ONE OF THE PROOFS OF GOD’S WISDOMI. God had a personal existence before the world. If we say that a man founded an institution—built a house—we imply that he existed before the institution or the house, and that he... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:21-26

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 3:21. Them, i.e. “sound wisdom and discretion;” Sound wisdom, the same word as in chap. Proverbs 2:7 (see notes there). Miller translates here, as there, “something stable” Proverbs 3:25. Desolation of the wicked. This is interpreted in two ways. 1. The desolation in which the wicked strive to overwhelm the good; or, 2. The destruction which will sweep away the wicked, leaving the godly unharmed. “A positive decision is probably not possible” (Lange’s Commentary).... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:27-29

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 3:27. Withhold not, &c., literally “hold not good back from its master,” i.e., from him to whom it belongs. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 3:27-29DOING JUSTICE AND LOVING MERCYTrue wisdom in the heart will show itself in right dealing between man and man. He who holds back any good thing by which it is in his power to bless another man is a thief. The withholding is a crime for which God will visit. This is true in relation not only to debts of justice... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:30

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 3:30UNLAWFUL STRIFE FORBIDDENI. Strife is unlawful when no good can come from striving. The purpose or end of the strife must be the test as to whether it is right or wrong. Mere assertion of our rights or material gain is not the highest good. If Abraham had pushed the quarrel between his herdsmen and those of Lot there can be no doubt that Abraham could have established a lawful claim to a choice of the land. But the good to be gained by striving was not worthy to... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:31-35

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 3:31. Envy thou not, &c., or “emulate not” (Vulg.) “Do not anxiously covet” (Stuart). Proverbs 3:32. Secret. His “secret compact,” “familiar intimacy.” Proverbs 3:34. “If,” or “Seeing that He scorneth the scorners,” &c. Proverbs 3:35. The promotion, &c., literally “shame lifts up,” i.e., in order to sweep away and destroy them; so Lange translates. Miller reads, “fools are each piling shame.” Stuart says on this verse, “Glory means here honour or an exalted... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:5-6

Proverbs 3:5-6 (with Proverbs 27:1 ) I. The precept, "Lean not unto thine own understanding" is one in which, with advancing years, we are well disposed to acquiesce. One who has grown older, and who has really profited by the experience of life, must often have found cause to revise his own judgments. In this world of change and sorrow experience soon teaches us the lesson, "Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." Sudden reverses overtake the most... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:6

Proverbs 3:6 A characteristic of the Old Testament Scriptures, which results from the genius of the Hebrew language, is specially observable in the Book of Proverbs. Instead of the copious, versatile, precise, and in so many respects unrivalled, instrument which the Greek wields when expressing his thought, the Hebrew writer has at command a language possessing by comparison only a few and simple words. But of these, many are words of the widest range and applicability. They are words... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:7-8

Proverbs 3:7-8 I. The text may be paraphrased and expanded thus: God has taught you by various ways by your own experience and that of others; above all, by the warnings of conscience and the voice of revelation what is right and what is wrong. Do not set yourself above this teaching, or think to be wiser than your Maker. Presume neither to cavil at nor neglect those unchanging laws by which the Almighty has separated good from evil, and appointed to each their just recompense of reward. Fear... read more

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:7-12

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:13-18

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:19-20

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:21-26

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:27-29

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:30

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 3:31-35

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:5-6

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:6

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:7-8

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