Proverbs 1:19 KJV

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 1:19

So are the ways of everyone that is greedy of gain ,.... That is set upon getting riches in an unlawful way, by robberies and murder; his ways will end in the loss of his own blood and life, and in the loss of his immortal soul; this will be what his wicked ways and course of life will bring him to, and what will his gain profit him then? it would be of no use and service to him could he have gained the whole world; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof : or who, even... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:19

Which taketh away the life - A covetous man is in effect, and in the sight of God, a murderer; he wishes to get all the gain that can accrue to any or all who are in the same business that he follows - no matter to him how many families starve in consequence. This is the very case with him who sets up shop after shop in different parts of the same town or neighborhood, in which he carries on the same business, and endeavors to undersell others in the same trade, that he may get all into his... 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 1:10-19

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:19

So am the ways of every one that is greedy of gain. The epiphonema or moral of the preceding address. So are the ways, or such is the lot (as Delitzsch), or such are the paths (as Zockler), i.e. so deceitful, so ruinous, are the ways. כֵּן ( chen, ) is here used as a qualitative adverb. Ways ; אָרְחוֹת ( ar'khoth ) , the plural of אֹרַח ( orakh ) , a poet. word, equivalent in the first instance to "way," i . q. דֶרֶךְ ( derekh ) , and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:18-19

Proverbs 1:18-19. And they lay wait, &c. Assure thyself, such men are working their own ruin, and, as it were, lying in wait for themselves, when they lie in wait to take away the lives of others; for, in the end, they shall not escape the hand of justice, but be overtaken and suffer, either by a special vengeance of God, or by human punishment, what they have deserved. Let the young and unexperienced, who are entering into the paths of the world, treasure up this in their memories; let... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:8-19

Heed instruction; avoid bad company (1:8-19)Having introduced his subject, the writer now gives the first of a series of lessons on the value of wisdom. Throughout these lessons he speaks as a father to a son, drawing from his own experience to give advice and warning (8-9).The first warning concerns bad companions, especially those who lead others astray with the tempting offer of instant wealth through robbery and violence (10-14). The writer hopes that the inexperienced youth, being... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 1:19

life = soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . owners. Hebrew. ba'al, as in Proverbs 1:17 . The "owners" of a soul are like the "owners" of wings, and are caught in their own trap with their eyes open. read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:8-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:18-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:8-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 1:19

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