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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:23

Turn you at my reproof - לתוכחתי lethochachti , at my convincing mode of arguing; attend to my demonstrations. This is properly the meaning of the original word. I will pour out my spirit unto you - "I wil expresse my mynde unto you;" Coverdale. Loo I shall bryngen to you my Spirit ; Old MS. Bible. If you will hear, ye shall have ample instruction. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:24

Because I have called - These and the following words appear to be spoken of the persons who are described, Proverbs 1:11-19 , who have refused to return from their evil ways till arrested by the hand of justice; and here the wise man points out their deplorable state. They are now about to suffer according to the demands of the law, for their depredations. They now wish they had been guided by wisdom, and had chosen the fear of the Lord; but it is too late: die they must, for their... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:27

Your destruction cometh as a whirlwind - כסופה kesuphah , as the all-prostrating blast. Sense and sound are here well expressed. Suphah here is the gust of wind. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:29

They hated knowledge - This argues the deepest degree of intellectual and moral depravity. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:32

For the turning away of the simple - This difficult place seems to refer to such a case as we term turning king's evidence; where an accomplice saves his own life by impeaching the rest of his gang. This is called his turning or repentance, משובה meshubah ; and he was the most likely to turn, because he was of the פתים pethayim , seduced or deceived persons. And this evidence was given against them when they were in their prosperity, שלוה shalvah , their security, enjoying the... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:33

But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely - The man who hears the voice of wisdom in preference to the enticements of the wicked. He shall dwell in safety, בטח ישכן yishcan betach , he shall inhabit safety itself; he shall be completely safe and secure; and shall be quiet from the fear of evil, having a full consciousness of his own innocence and God's protection. Coverdale translates, "And have ynough without eney feare of evell." What the just man has he got honestly; and he has... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1

The proverbs of Solomon. The word which is here translated "proverbs" is the original mishle ( מִשְׁלֵי ), the construct case of mashal ( מָשָׁל ), which, again, is derived from the verb mashal ( מָשַׁל ), signifying The radical signification of mashal is "comparison" or "similitude," and in this sense it is applied generally to the utterances of the wise. In Numbers 23:7 , Numbers 23:8 it is used of the prophetic predictions of Balaam; certain didactic psalms, ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

Part I. THE TITLE AND SUPERSCRIPTION . The superscription of the Proverbs, which extends from verse 1 to verse 6, furnishes us with an epitome in short and concise language of the general scope and bearing of the book, and points out its specific utility, both to the inexperienced and to those already wise. Thus The title of the book embodied in the text is, 'The Proverbs of Solomon the son of David, King of Israel,' but the shorter designation by which it was and is known... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

Design and character of proverbial wisdom We may regard the opening words as a general index of the contents, as a designation of the object, and a statement of the value and profit of the teaching, of the book. I. ITS DESIGN IS TO IMPART PRACTICAL SENSE . 1 . And first, this in general includes the information of the understanding and of the memory by wisdom. This Hebrew word ( chokmah ) denotes, strictly, all that is fixed for human knowledge. We may render it... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

The ideal teacher Solomon had all possible advantages to qualify him for the work of a teacher of men. He had I. IS AFFECTED BY THE PRESENCE OF IGNORANCE AND ERROR . He notices the "simple" man and the "young man" ( Proverbs 1:4 ); he has regard to the fact that there are those about him who need to be led into the paths of "justice and judgment and equity"( Proverbs 1:3 ). His eye rests on these; his mind perceives how urgently they need the "instruction" and... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:29

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-6

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