Proverbs 1:5-6 NIV

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 1:1-7

Proverbs 1:1-7The proverbs of Solomon. The Book of Proverbs1. The book does not consist of proverbs entirely. Much of it is the language of pious exhortation and spiritual precept.2. The book contains many worldly precepts. Some have a selfish, secular sound. But--(1) It is well to inquire whether the supposed purely prudential maxim is really so entirely a citizen of this world as it seems to be.(2) It is well to remember that many even of our Saviour’s discourses might seem open to the charge... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 1:5

Proverbs 1:5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.The increase of knowledgeI. No man is so wise but he may learn more. And that both in theoretical and practical knowledge, how to think better, and how to do better. Be not content with that measure of knowledge ye have, but labour still for more.II. Much knowledge comes in at the ear. Hearing and seeing are by Aristotle called the learned senses, because by these doors... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 1:6

Proverbs 1:6The words of the wise and their dark sayings. The words of the wiseNothing can give a deeper insight into the character and genius of people than their household words--those current maxims and sayings which influence their everyday life, the popular proverbs which pass from mouth to mouth. These are the expression of a people’s inward life. It does not belong to a high state of civilisation to originate proverbs. One of our most homely maxims or proverbial sayings, will stir the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 1:5

Pro 1:5 A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Ver. 5. A wise man will hear. ] Hearing and seeing are by Aristotle called "the learned senses," because by these doors learning, yea, life, entereth into the soul. Isa 55:3 David Chytraeus, when he lay dying, lifted up himself to hear the discourses of his friends that sat by him, and said that he should die with better cheer if he might die learning something. a And will... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 1:6

Pro 1:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. Ver. 6. To understand a proverb, and the interpretation. ] Or, The sweetness thereof; there being nothing so sweet to a good soul as the knowledge of dark and deep mysteries. See Psa 119:103 where the same word is used. a The little book of the Revelation was in John’s mouth sweet as honey. Rev 10:9-10 See Trapp on " Rev 10:9 " See Trapp on " Rev 10:10 " And their dark sayings. ] Dark... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 1:5

wise: Proverbs 9:9, Proverbs 12:1, Job 34:10, Job 34:16, Job 34:34, Psalms 119:98- :, 1 Corinthians 10:15 a man: 1 Samuel 25:32, 1 Samuel 25:33, 2 Chronicles 25:16 Reciprocal: Exodus 18:24 - General 1 Kings 10:1 - prove him 1 Kings 10:3 - told her Ezra 10:5 - arose Job 34:2 - General Proverbs 10:8 - wise Proverbs 10:14 - lay Proverbs 12:15 - but Proverbs 15:14 - heart Proverbs 18:15 - General Proverbs 21:11 - when the wise Jeremiah 17:23 - nor Daniel 12:10 - but the wise Hosea 14:9 - wise... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 1:6

a proverb: Matthew 13:10-Esther :, Matthew 13:51, Matthew 13:52, Mark 4:11, Mark 4:34, Acts 8:30, Acts 8:31 the interpretation: or, an eloquent speech. the words: Ecclesiastes 12:11 dark: Psalms 49:4, Psalms 78:2, Matthew 13:34, Matthew 13:35, Hebrews 5:14, 2 Peter 3:16 Reciprocal: Judges 14:12 - a riddle 1 Kings 10:1 - prove him 1 Kings 10:3 - told her 2 Chronicles 9:1 - questions Ecclesiastes 8:1 - who knoweth Hosea 14:9 - wise Matthew 13:23 - good John 16:25 - proverbs read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 1:5

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:Will hear — Is willing to learn.Attain to — The art of governing himself or others. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:5

5. As to the other class, of more advanced and comparatively educated pupils, being already trained to thought and study, he has confidence that they will, from habit and education, hear, attend to his instructions, and so add to their acquirements; and thus, being already of more mature understanding, ( nabhon, see Proverbs 1:2, discriminating,) they נבון shall attain unto, get, gain, or establish their counsels, or well-concerted designs. The term rendered wise counsels ... read more