Proverbs 2:20

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:20

This depends upon Proverbs 2:11, and is mentioned as another happy fruit of wisdom, the former being declared from Proverbs 2:12 to this verse. Walk in the way of good men; follow the counsels and examples of the godly; whereby he intimates that it is not sufficient to abstain from evil company and practices, but that we must choose the conversation of good men. 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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 2:20

Proverbs 2:20Walk in the way of good men. The true way of walkingHere is the general application of the counsels of the chapter for the good that will come to those that avoid the society of evil men and women.I. Men cannot walk in good ways unless they leave the bad ones. Because good and evil being contraries, the one will keep out the other: as cold keeps out heat, and heat cold. Evil thoughts keep out all thoughts of good.II. It is not enough to avoid evil, we must actually do good. Because... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 2:20

Pro 2:20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good [men], and keep the paths of the righteous. Ver. 20. That thou mayest walk in the way. ] This is another work of wisdom - as to keep us from bad company, so to put us into good, where much good may be learned. Dr Taylor, martyr, rejoiced that ever he came in prison, there to be acquainted with that angel of God, John Bradford (so he called him). a Latimer and Ridley, while they lived, kept up Cranmer by intercourse of letters, and otherwise,... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 2:20

Proverbs 13:20, Psalms 119:63, Psalms 119:115, Song of Solomon 1:7, Song of Solomon 1:8, Jeremiah 6:16, Hebrews 6:12, 3 John 1:11 Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 19:11 - the good Psalms 112:5 - good Romans 4:12 - in the steps read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 2:20

That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.That — This depends upon verse11, and is mentioned as another happy fruit of wisdom. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:20

20. That In order that dependent on Proverbs 2:11: all this I say, in order that thou mayest, etc. The sincere love of wisdom will so secure thee, that, escaping the snares of the voluptuary, thou wilt imitate the character of good men, and be preserved in the paths of virtue. read more