Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 1:8-36
B. Instruction for Young People 1:8-8:36The two ways (paths, worldviews) introduced in Proverbs 1:7 stretch out before the reader (cf. Matthew 7:13-14). In this section Solomon spoke to his son, guiding him into God’s way. "My son" was and is a customary way of addressing a disciple."It derives from the idea that parents are primarily responsible for moral instruction (Proverbs 4:3-4; Deuteronomy 6:7)." [Note: Ross, p. 907.] The frequent recurrence of the phrase "my son" in this part of... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:33
33. dwell safely—literally, "in confidence" ( :-). be quiet—or at ease, in real prosperity. from fear—without fear. read more