John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart ,.... Not in a creature, the best, the holiest, and the highest; not in any creature enjoyment, as riches, strength, and wisdom; nor in any outward privilege, arising from natural descent and education; not in a man's self, in his own heart, which is deceitful; nor in any works of righteousness done by him; not in a profession of religion, or the duties of it, ever so well performed; not in frames, nor in graces, and the exercise of them; no, not in... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:4
So shall thou find favour ,.... Or "grace" F9 חן "gratiam", Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version, &c.; ; the grace of God, and larger measures of it; as Noah did, Genesis 6:8 ; which are communicated to men when in the way of their duty: or good will, esteem, and respect, among men; as Joseph had with Potiphar, and the keeper of the prison, Genesis 39:4 ; and good understanding in the sight of God and man ; as Christ, as man, had in the sight of both, Luke 2:52 ; that... read more