Proverbs 24:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

Godly and ungodly citizens (24:1-34)In contrast to the destructive schemes of the wicked are the constructive acts of the wise. A life built by wisdom is likened to a strongly built and richly furnished house (24:1-4). Wisdom gives people real strength and success, but folly gives them nothing worthwhile, not even sensible words that can benefit their fellow citizens (5-7). (In ancient times the place where citizens liked to gather was the open area just inside the city gate; v. 7. There they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:3

wisdom. Hebrew. chakmah. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:4

chambers = inner chambers. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 24:3

20"Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established; And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches."This proverb merely states that it takes wisdom to build, establish and properly furnish a house; but DeHoff is probably right in taking the passage as a metaphor of the fact that righteous and godly living are required to build, "A family, a good name, and to establish them."[2] read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 24:3

3, 4. (Compare Proverbs 14:1; Isaiah 54:14). house—including the family. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 24:4

4. by knowledge . . . riches— (Proverbs 8:18; Proverbs 21:20). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 24:3-4

The house in view is probably one’s life experience-including literal houses, one’s household, his business, etc. (cf. Matthew 7:24-27). If it takes wisdom to build a house, it takes even more wisdom to build a household. Wisdom is essential for all domestic enterprises."The replacement of book shelves by television sets and of the study by the ’den’ in modern homes (regressing from human to bestial habitats!) is a sad commentary on our times." [Note: Plaut, p. 247.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 24:1-34

5. Read, ’A wise man is better than a warrior, and a man of knowledge than a man of strength.’7. When put on his trial ’in the gate’ of the city, where public business was usually transacted, he has nothing to say (Matthew 22:12). 10. Adversity is sent to bring out your strength: if you are slack and irresolute in the day of trial you are proved to be a weakling. 11, 12. Do not seek to evade your responsibilities (Genesis 4:9; James 4:17). 13, 14. Wisdom is as sweet as honey.16-18. Seven] an... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 24:3

XXIV(3) Through wisdom is an house builded.—See above on Proverbs 14:1. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 24:4

(4) All precious and pleasant riches.—Not only earthly wealth, but the “true riches” (Luke 16:11), the knowledge and love of God. (Comp. note on Proverbs 23:23.) read more

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