Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:16-17
Proverbs 2:16-17. To deliver thee from the strange woman From the adulteress, or whore; called strange, partly because such persons were commonly heathen, or are supposed to be such by reason of that severe law against these practices in Israelitish women, Deuteronomy 23:17; or are justly reputed heathen, as being degenerate Israelites, who are often called strangers in the Scriptures; which flattereth with her words Who useth all arts and ways to allure men to unchaste actions; ... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:10-15
Proverbs 2:10-15. When wisdom entereth into thy heart When thou dost truly love it, and hide its precepts in thy heart; Discretion shall preserve thee From wicked courses, and the mischiefs which attend upon them; from the way of the evil man From following his counsel or example; the man that speaketh froward things With a design to corrupt thy mind, and entice thee to evil principles or practices. Who leave the paths of righteousness The way of God’s precepts; to walk in the ways... read more