Proverbs 1:1, Proverbs 1:4 NLT

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

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-19

The Proverbs of Solomon Proverbs 1:1-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Solomon's great choice. It was in Gibeon that the Lord appeared unto Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, "Ask what I shall give thee." We read that Solomon replied: "Thou hast shewed unto Thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before Thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee." Then Solomon continued: "And now, O Lord my God, Thou hast made Thy servant king instead of... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1

THE HEBREW WISDOM‘The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel.’ Proverbs 1:1 The Book of the Proverbs of Solomon is a collection, under the guidance of inspiration, of the short sayings of wise and pious men which up to that time had been more or less current, with many of course of his own intermixed. I. We see the estimate they formed of human nature, its weakness and corruption.—How full the Book of Proverbs is of the folly of mankind! II. Again, what a vast collection of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:1-7

Introduction To The Prologue (Proverbs 1:1-7 ). The book commences with an introduction which explains its purpose in some depth. Its aim is to pass on ‘the sayings of Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel’ so as to give understanding and wisdom with regard to moral living (‘receiving instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice and equity’) in order that those who would might increase in understanding and obtain ‘wise counsels’. Rather than being unusual, the recording of wisdom... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:1-33

Proverbs 1-9. First Section. The Praise of Wisdom. Proverbs 1:1 . Title, either of the whole book, or of this particular collection.The word for proverb, mâ shâ l, has a wide significance in Heb. ( see BDB) . Probably it originally expressed a comparison or allusion, drawn from history or nature, and employed to convey a taunt or satire, hence the rendering “ taunt-song.” For different meanings cf. Numbers 21:27, Deuteronomy 28:37, Job 13:12, Isaiah 14:4, Ezekiel 12:23. Ezekiel’ s use... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 1:1

Of Solomon; proceeding from Solomon, and most of them digested by him into this book. See the preface. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-4

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 1:1. Proverbs. See Introduction. Proverbs 1:2. Instruction, properly “chastisement,” signifying moral training, admonition, then good habits, the practical side of wisdom. Proverbs 1:3. Wisdom. A different word from that in Proverbs 1:2. It means “prudence.” Justice relates to a man’s attitude in relation to God, and would be better translated “righteousness.” Judgment includes our duties to our fellow-men and should be rendered “justice.” Equity is “uprightness,”... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:1

Proverbs 1:1 The Book of the Proverbs of Solomon is a collection, under the guidance of inspiration, of the short sayings of wise and pious men which up to that time had been more or less current, with many of course of his own intermixed. When we have them before us, we seem to have an insight into the minds of the very wisest of men, we almost commune with them, and know the point of view in which they regarded human life and all its affairs. I. We see the estimate they formed of human... read more