She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.A tree — A pledge of everlasting life. He alludes to the tree of life, and intimates, that this is the only restorer of that life which we have lost by sin. read more
The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.Wisdom — Either by Christ, or by that Divine perfection of wisdom, which is the fountain of wisdom in man. read more
By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.The depths — That great abyss contained in the bowels of the earth, breaks forth into fountains and rivers. read more
My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:Eyes — The eyes of thy mind. Constantly and seriously meditate upon them. read more
So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck.Grace — Like a beautiful chain or ornament. read more
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.Be not — Thou shalt not be afraid.Sudden — For sudden and unexpected evils are most frightful. And fear is here put for the evils feared.Desolation — Which cometh upon the wicked. read more
For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.Shall be — A sure ground of confidence to thee.Taken — In the snares either of sin or mischief. read more
Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.With-hold not — Do not deny it, but readily and chearfuly impart it.Good — Any thing which is good, either counsel, comfort, reproof, or the good things of the present life.Due — That is, to all men, by that great and sovereign law of love. read more
Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.Say not — The former verse forbad the denial, and this forbids the delay of this duty. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 3:17
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.Peace — Procure a blessed tranquility in a man's mind and conscience. read more