箴言 4:22 CUVS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-27

Solomon, having warned us not to do evil, here teaches us how to do well. It is not enough for us to shun the occasions of sin, but we must study the methods of duty. I. We must have a continual regard to the word of God and endeavour that it may be always ready to us. 1. The sayings of wisdom must be our principles by which we must govern ourselves, our monitors to warn us of duty and danger; and therefore, (1.) We must receive them readily: ?Incline thy ear to them (Prov. 4:20); humbly bow... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:22

For they are life unto those that find them ,.... The words or doctrines of Christ, whose type Solomon was, are to be found in the field of the Scriptures, by diligent searching for them; and being found, they are the means of spiritual life, and of maintaining it, and of showing the way, and bringing unto eternal life; see John 6:63 ; and health to all their flesh ; the whole man, soul and body, as they are the means of preserving the body from many diseases, which intemperance,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27

7. Seventh admonitory discourse. We here enter upon the second group of admonitory discourses, as is indicated by the opening address, "my children," and which occurs again in Proverbs 5:7 and Proverbs 7:24 . This group extends to the end of Proverbs 7:1-27 . Its prevailing tone is that of warning rather than of positive exhortations, which have been the rule hitherto. The general aim of the discourse before us, as of those preceding, is to exalt Wisdom, to exhibit her as a subject... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-22

Self-preservation The instinct of self-preservation is the very root of all our activity. "Every individual existence strives to remain what it is," and would defend its integrity from all attack. I. THE INSTINCT IS RECOGNIZED . As it must be by all genuine teachers. It is a fact, and cannot be properly ignored; a Divine fact, and ought not to be obscured. It includes II. THE INSTINCT IS DIRECTED . It needs direction; for all instinct is in itself blind, and men, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-27

The course of wisdom In these verses we may trace the course of wisdom from the beginning to its full development. We have— I. ITS BEGINNING IS THE SOUL . ( Proverbs 4:20 .) It commences in attention. When a man "inclines his ear unto the sayings of Wisdom," when he eagerly listens to what God says to him, when he is a disciple sitting at the feet of the great Teacher, he has taken an important step in the heavenward course. The "grace of God" is upon him ( Acts 13:43 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:22

They are life; i.e. they bring life ( khayyim ; the plural, as usual). Unto those that find them; i.e. to those who by effort get possession of and procure them; the verb matsa, to find, embodying the idea of activity. Health ; mar'pe, derived from the root rapha, "to heal" (like riph'uth of Proverbs 3:8 , which see), and hence rather "the means of health" than "health," "healing," or, as margin, "medicine," "that which restores to health;" LXX ; ἴασις ;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27

Wisdom the inner guide (4:1-27)The writer further instructs his ‘sons’ by passing on teaching that his own ‘father’ once gave him. The main point of that teaching was that, more than anything else, he was to get wisdom and insight (4:1-5). The first step in getting wisdom is the desire for it. Once obtained, wisdom will bring into the life of the possessor a new measure of security, honour and beauty (6-9).By living according to God’s wisdom, people will have true freedom, and at the same time... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:22

health = healing. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 4:22

22. health . . . flesh—by preserving from vices destructive of health. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 4:20-27

8. The importance of persistence 4:20-27The last pericope of this chapter emphasizes the importance of persisting in the good practices that will lead to life. Success usually comes to those who keep concentrating on and perfecting the basics in their work. Our temptation is to leave these when we become adequately proficient and move on to things that we find more interesting and exciting. These verses give the reader a checkup on his or her condition.Advocates of the "prosperity gospel," who... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:22

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:22

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 4:22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 4:20-27

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