Proverbs 2:18

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:1-22

Prologue To The Book (Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18 ). It was common throughout the 3rd to the 1st millenniums BC for collections of wisdom saying to have a prologue preparing for the ‘sayings’ that would follow. Those sayings would then be introduced by a subheading. Proverbs thus follows the usual precedent in having such a prologue in Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18, followed by general sayings in Proverbs 10:1 ff headed by a subheading (Proverbs 10:1). It was also common for such a... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:16-20

Deliverance From The Temptations Of Women (Proverbs 2:16-20 ). Solomon was very conscious of the fact that one of a man’s greatest dangers in walking in the way of wisdom was the allurement and attraction of women. It is a subject that he brings up a number of times in the prologue in some detail (see also Proverbs 5:1-23; Proverbs 6:24-35; Proverbs 7:6-27; Proverbs 9:13-18). And it was an attraction that would bring about his own downfall (1 Kings 11:1-8). Indeed he was clearly aware of his... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:1-22

Proverbs 2:1-Song of Solomon : . Third Discourse.— The wise man praises Wisdom, describing the blessings of obedience to her. The deeper religious element in wisdom appears, the fundamental conception of Hebrew prophecy, that the knowledge of God is the supreme good. Proverbs 2:1-1 Kings : . If the young man hearkens to wisdom, prizes it above all other gain, he will acquire the true knowledge of God. Yahweh alone gives wisdom, and He gives it only to the upright. Proverbs 2:5 . The phrase “... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:18

Her house inclineth unto death, conversation with her (which was most free and usual in her own house) is the ready and certain way to death, which it brings many ways; by wasting a man’s vital spirits, and shortening his life; by exposing him to many and dangerous diseases, which physicians have declared and proved to be the effects of inordinate lust; as also to the fury of jealous husbands or friends, and sometimes to the sword of civil justice, and undoubtedly, without repentance, to God’s... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 2:12-20

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 2:12. Deliver, “snatch,” as a brand out of the fire. Evil man, rather “an evil way.” Proverbs 2:13. “Level” paths. Proverbs 2:16. Strange, “unknown,” “wanton” (see 1 Kings 11:1-8). Proverbs 2:17. Guide, or “companion,” “confidant,” her lawful husband. Proverbs 2:18. House, in the East means “interests;” a man’s whole blended well-being (Exodus 1:21).—Miller. (On Proverbs 2:16-18 see Note at the beginning of Chap. 7)MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH—Proverbs 2:12-20THE... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Proverbs 2:10-22

DISCOURSE: 756BENEFITS OF TRUE WISDOMProverbs 2:10-22. When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul, discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: to deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things: who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: to deliver thee... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-22

Chapter 2My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with you; So that you incline your ear unto wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; If you seek after her as silver, and you search for her as for a hidden treasure; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:1-22

Proverbs 2:1-2 . Hide my commandments with thee, as a treasure is secured in the cabinet, or as the copy of the law was put within the ark in the holy place. The words of the law must be retained in the memory, as maxims of wisdom, and the sentiments concealed in the heart. Then they are ready on all occasions, as defences against temptation. This is to incline, to cleanse, and open the ear. Proverbs 2:4 . If thou seekest her, as the merchants in search of gold and silver cross the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 2:18

Pro 2:18 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. Ver. 18. For her house inclineth unto death. ] Terence calleth harlots Cruces, quia iuvenes macerent et offligant. Venery a is death’s best harbinger: Venus ab antiquis λυσιμελης dicta. She provideth, saith one, b not for those that are already born, but for those that shall be born. Of Pope Paul the Fourth, that old goat, it went for a byword, Eum per eandem partem animam profudisse, per quam acceperat. Pope John... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 2:18

Proverbs 5:4-2 Chronicles :, Proverbs 6:26-Habakkuk :, Proverbs 7:22-Daniel :, Proverbs 9:18, 1 Corinthians 6:9-1 Kings :, Galatians 5:19-Ecclesiastes :, Ephesians 5:5, Revelation 21:8, Revelation 22:15 Reciprocal: Proverbs 5:5 - General Proverbs 6:32 - destroyeth Proverbs 7:27 - General Proverbs 15:24 - that Proverbs 21:16 - remain Ecclesiastes 7:26 - I find read more