Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:7

7. Sound wisdom תושׁיה , ( tushiyyah.) The word is uncertain; it corresponds to sound doctrine. 1 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:3. It may mean the essence, substance, or reality of things, as opposed to all merely seeming good. This sense harmonizes well with the other member of the hemistich; God treasures up all real good for the righteous, and protects them from all harm. A buckler to… walk uprightly Literally, he is a shield, a defence, to the walkers of perfectness perfect walkers; ... read more