Proverbs 1:10, Proverbs 1:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

Here Solomon gives another general rule to young people, in order to their finding out, and keeping in, the paths of wisdom, and that is to take heed of the snare of bad company. David's psalms begin with this caution, and so do Solomon's proverbs; for nothing is more destructive, both to a lively devotion and to a regular conversation (Prov. 1:10): ?My son, whom I love, and have a tender concern for, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.? This is good advice for parents to give their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners entice thee ,.... Endeavour to seduce thee from thy parents, and draw thee aside from them, from listening to their instructions, advice, and commands; and make use of all plausible arguments to persuade thee to join with them in the sins they are addicted unto, and are continually employed in: for this is not to be understood of such who are sinners by nature, and through infirmity of the flesh, as all men are; but of notorious sinners, who are guilty of the grossest... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:10

If sinners entice thee, consent thou not - תבא אל al tobe , Will-not. They can do thee no harm unless thy will join in with them. God's eternal purpose with respect to man is that his will shall be free; or, rather, that the will, which is essentially Free, shall never be forced nor be forceable by any power. Not even the devil himself can lead a man into sin till he consents. Were it not so, how could God judge the world? read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:8-19

1. First admonitory discourse. Warning against enticements to robbery and bloodshed. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners entice thee. (As to the form of address, see Proverbs 1:8 .) It is here used because the writer is passing to a warning against bad company, and hence the term is emphatic, and intended to call especial attention to what is said. It is repeated again in Proverbs 1:15 , at a further stage in this address, with the same view. Sinners ; חַטָּאִים ( khattaim ) , the plural of חַטָּא ( khatta ) , from the root חָטָּא ( khata ) , properly "to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10

Temptation I. HOW THE TEMPTATION COMES . 1 . From sinners. 2 . By enticements. Sin is made to be attractive; and it is most important for all of us to know that there are pleasures in sin, in order that we may not be surprised at the discovery of them. The fruit is palatable, though, like apples of Sodom, it soon turns to ashes. If it were not so, who would run the risk of tasting it? If stolen waters were not sweet, who would choose to wear the brand of a thief on his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

Warnings against the evils of the time An unsettled time, one of violence and insecurity of life, appears to be indicated, such as has only its occasional parallel in our society. Yet the perverted impulses which lead to open crime are those which induce every species of dishonesty and more subtle attacks upon the life or property of others. We may thus draw from a particular description some general lessons. But it seems to give more point and force to the passage if we view it as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

The peril and the wisdom of youth: a sermon to the young Hew many human lives are nothing better than failures! How many souls are there that "make shipwreck of faith and a good conscience"! Over how many of the children of men do the wise and the holy mourn, as those who might have done well and wrought good, but who have turned aside to folly, guilt, and ruin! As a rule, these have gone astray in their younger days. Temptation assailed them when they were comparatively unarmed, attacked... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:10

The first great danger which besets the simple and the young is that of evil companionship. The only safety is to be found in the power of saying “No,” to all such invitations. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:10-14

Proverbs 1:10-14. My son, if sinners Sinners of any description; entice thee To sin, to commit any known iniquity, or to omit any known duty; consent thou not Yield not in any degree to their advice, persuasions, or solicitations, for why shouldest thou destroy thyself to gratify them? If they say, Come with us We are numerous, and strong, and sociable. Let us lay wait for blood That is, to shed blood. He does not intend to express their words, for such words would rather affright... read more

Proverbs 1:10, Proverbs 1:15 Niv

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:8-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:10-14

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