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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:9

9. Plain Rather, in front of one; hence easily seen. To them that find knowledge Or, have found; that is, those possessing knowledge; the intelligent, the educated. However obscure these teachings may be to the untaught, gross, and sensual, they will be readily apprehended by well disposed and disciplined minds. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:10-11

10, 11. Receive, etc. Having recommended the character and quality of her instructions, she again urgently presses the acceptance of them. Instruction Discipline, correction, precepts of restraint. See Proverbs 1:2, and note. Rubies Or, pearls. Things that may be desired All desirable things. Comp. Proverbs 8:19. Wisdom had begun to specify silver, gold, pearls; but cuts the matter short by including all valuable and desirable things. Her teachings are more valuable than all else.... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:12

12. I wisdom dwell with prudence “I inhabit prudence.” Stuart. “Have made a dwelling of subtlety.” Miller. The thought is, that of intimate association. The wisdom of this book is not merely speculative knowledge, not science merely, but intimately associated with this, practical sagacity. So ערמה , ( ‘ hormah,) or prudence, may be rendered here. Find out knowledge of witty inventions I discover the science of ingenious things I am the patron of works or plans of ingenuity.... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:13

13. The fear of the Lord JEHOVAH. A phrase equivalent to our term true piety. (See Proverbs 1:7, and note.) Is to hate evil That is, true piety, or true religion, produces a hatred of all evil. This is its essence. Certain forms of evil are then specified. Pride, and arrogancy Lofty feelings and lofty thoughts of one’s self. The evil way All wicked courses of conduct. And the froward mouth All perverse and perverting speech. These four appellations seem to cover the feelings,... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:14

14. Counsel is mine, etc. It is doubtful whether this rendering gives the precise idea of the original. Perhaps the following more nearly expresses it: Stability and reality belong to me; that is, I teach that which is durable and real. The latter clause Stuart renders: “As for me, my might is understanding;” that is, with me understanding is strength: Bacon’s maxim, “Knowledge is power.” This is, probably, introductory to what follows. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:15-16

15, 16. By me princes rule, etc. The meaning is well given by Patrick: “Kings themselves sit not fast on their thrones, though placed there by God himself, unless they be ruled by me. In vain do their great captains and other ministers endeavour to defend them, but under the conduct and protection of my discipline.” The various terms here employed denote civil rulers of different degrees and kinds, supreme and subordinate. If rulers would rule well prosperously and permanently they must... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:17

17. I love, etc. This and the following verses to 21, are probably a continuation of the train of thought begun at Proverbs 8:13. Seek me early Or, speedily, earnestly. As though Wisdom had said, Seeing that my favour and guidance are essential to real success, especially to those in high places, this one thing is necessary the obtaining them, namely, to love me, to seek me, speedily and earnestly. If they love me they will thus seek me, and if they thus seek me they shall find me. For... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:18

18. As a motive to such loving and seeking, she assures them that those things which men desire most are in her keeping, and she bestows them upon her votaries. Durable riches הון עתק , ( hon ‘ hathek,) antique or transmitted wealth, that which passes down from generation to generation of those who love her; honours, dignities, possessions, descending to children and children’s children. “Increasing riches.” Zockler. Ill-gotten gains are seldom thus transmitted; but these are ... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:19

19. Gold חרוצ , rendered fine gold in Proverbs 3:14, where see note. פז , paz, refined gold. My revenue Not that which I receive, but which I bestow; the income which comes from practicing my precepts. Psalms 19:10; Psalms 21:3; Song of Solomon 5:11. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:20-21

20, 21. I lead אהלךְ , perhaps better, I move habitually; that is, as the leader and exemplar of my votaries: for the purpose stated in the next verse. Righteousness Rectitude. Judgment Judicial or administrative justice. Substance All real substantial good. Treasures Treasuries, storehouses. “That I may insure abundance to those who love me.” Zockler. “So results a heritage to those who love me.” Miller. Thus ends this head of the discourse of wisdom. How magnificent and... read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:9

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:10-11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:12

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:13

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:14

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:15-16

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:17

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:18

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:19

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 8:20-21

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