Proverbs 24:3-4

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 24:1-34

Warnings are uttered against envy, against the formation of evil companionships, against excess in passion, against all false exhilaration; and perperpetual attention to wisdom and earnest endeavor to help those in peril are urged. The mind of wisdom is then described. It is a mind full of hope, free of enmity, filled with reverent fear. The counsels close with further teaching concerning the social order. Judgment must be just, and wickedness must not be condoned. In proverbial language, the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 24:1-34

A Collection Of Solomon’s Proverbs (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 29:27 ). Solomon’s presentation of The Book of Proverbs has followed the pattern of much Wisdom literature. This commenced with the initial heading detailing the details of the author and his purpose in writing (Proverbs 1:1-7), continued with a Prologue which laid the foundation for what was to follow (Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18), and was then followed by the body of the work introduced by one or more subheadings. In Solomon’s... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 24:1-21

Proverbs 24:7 a. Lit. “ Wisdom is corals to the fool.” RV involves a change m the text, which gives perhaps the best sense that can be made of an obviously corrupt stanza. Proverbs 24:9 . thought: the word means “ plan” or “ device,” and is used in both a good and a bad sense in Pr. Here the meaning is that sin is the kind of plan which folly engages in, “ sin is folly’ s plan.” Proverbs 24:10 . An incomplete aphorism. As it stands its probable meaning is, “ If thou art slack, thy strength... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 24:3

There is no need that thou shouldst raise thyself and family by ruining others, as the manner of wicked men is, which thou mayst more easily and effectually do by wisdom, and the fear of God. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 24:4

Knowledge; which in Scripture phrase includes the love and practice of that which we know. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-6

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 24:5. A man of knowledge, rather “a man of understanding,” increaseth strength, literally “maketh power strong.” Miller translates the entire verse thus:—“A strong man, if wise, is as a power indeed; and a man of knowledge makes strength really strong.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 24:1-6HOUSE BUILDINGI. An undertaking founded upon wickedness lacks the first element of stability. A house built upon a sandy foundation, we all know, does not possess the... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

Chapter 24Again, he continues in twenty-four in putting them together in couplets or in phrases.Be not envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. For their heart studies destruction, and their lips talk of mischief ( Proverbs 24:1-2 ).The next one.Through wisdom is a house built; and by understanding it is established: and by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all pleasant riches ( Proverbs 24:3-4 ).Wisdom and knowledge, the value of them.A wise man is strong; yea, a man... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:1-34

Proverbs 24:1 . Be not envious against evil men. Similar thoughts occur in Psalms 37:1, Psalms 73:0. Proverbs 17:1. Why should we envy the wicked? We are all going to lie in the common dust; their prosperity hastens their exit, while righteousness has the promise of long life, and all good things. By wisdom your house shall be built, and your chambers stored with valuable and pleasant treasures: chap. Proverbs 15:6. Proverbs 24:5 . A wise man is strong, for the guidance of his affairs;... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 24:3-4

Proverbs 24:3-4Through wisdom is an house builded. The spiritual edificeThe subject is wisdom, with its enlargements of understanding and knowledge--terms probably used to denote the expansions of the master principle, and the ramifications into which it extends, as it sways and develops the faculties of the mind. Distinguish between the “wisdom of this world” and the “wisdom of God.” They who embrace the wisdom of God beckon the other wisdom with it. They who embrace the latter usually repel... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:3

Pro 24:3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: Ver. 3. Through wisdom is an house builded. ] q.d., I will show thee a better project; wouldst thou thrive and grow great? Exercise godliness, wish not wickedness. See Trapp on " Pro 3:16 " See Trapp on " Pro 3:17 " read more

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