John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 2:1
Pro 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; Ver. 1. My son. ] Fatherly and filial affection ought to be between teacher and hearers. "But who is their father?" 1Sa 10:12 "O my father, my father," said he to the dying prophet. 2Ki 13:14 "Dwell with me, and be unto me a father and a priest," said that idolatrous Micah to the wandering Levite. Jdg 17:10 Popish novices do so observe their padres (as they call them), that though they command them a voyage to... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 2:1-5
Proverbs 2:1-5So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom.WisdomThis is constantly connected with religion. A religious fear of God is the first step in true wisdom. He who would know God aright must love Wisdom and humbly and vigorously seek after her. Wisdom is spoken of as a virtue, as much as truthfulness or charity or sobriety. It is identified with goodness. There is a real, true sense in which wisdom may be put for religion: the God-fearing man is the wise man; without the fear of God it... read more