Proverbs 3:1-3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-6

We are here taught to live a life of communion with God; and without controversy great is this mystery of godliness, and of great consequence to us, and, as is here shown, will be of unspeakable advantage. I. We must have a continual regard to God's precepts, Prov. 3:1, 2. 1. We must, (1.) Fix God's law, and his commandments, as our rule, by which we will in every thing be ruled and to which we will yield obedience. (2.) We must acquaint ourselves with them; for we cannot be said to forget... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1

My son, forget not my law ,.... Or, "doctrine" F5 תורתי "doctrinae meae", Piscator, Michaelis; "institutionem meam", Schultens; "doctrinam meam", Cocceius. ; the doctrine of Christ, the Gospel, and the several truths of it; which, being of the utmost moment and importance, should be kept in memory, and not let slip, or be in the least slighted and neglected; see Hebrews 2:1 ; but let thine heart keep my commandments ; as the ark, or chest, kept the two tables of the law put... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:2

For length of days, and long life ,.... Or, "years of life", or "lives" F6 שנות חיים "annos vitarum", Montanus. ; a long life of usefulness and comfort here, and eternal life hereafter: the law of Moses promised a long life to the observers of it; but the Gospel of Christ brings an immortal life to light and promises to all believers in him that they shall not perish, but shall have everlasting life. "Length of days for ever and ever" was asked by Christ of his Father, Psalm 21:4 ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:3

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee ,.... Or, forsake not them, and the exercise of them; show "mercy" to fellow creatures, to sinful men, to the bodies of men, by relieving their wants; and to their souls, by pitying and praying for them, and by giving them wholesome counsel and advice: to fellow Christians, sympathize with them in their troubles, put on bowels of compassion, be tenderhearted, and forgive offences; and, in a spirit of meekness, restore backsliders, for God will have mercy,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:1

My son - The preceptor continues to deliver his lessons. Forget not my law - Remember what thou hast heard, and practice what thou dost remember; and let all obedience be from the heart: "Let thy heart keep my commandments." read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:2

For length of days - Three eminent blessings are promised here: ימים ארך orech yamim , long days; חיים שנות shenoth chaiyim , years of lives; 3. שלום shalom , prosperity; i.e. health, long life, and abundance. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:3

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee - Let these be thy constant companions through life. Bind them about thy neck - Keep them constantly in view. Write them upon the table of thine heart - let them be thy moving principles; feel them as well as see them. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:1

My son ( b'ni ) serves to externally connect this discourse with the preceding. Forget not my law. This admonition bears a strong resemblance to that in Proverbs 1:8 , though the terms employed are somewhat different, torah and mits'oth here occupying the place respectively of musar and torah in that passage. My law ( torathi ) , is literally, my teaching, or doctrine, from the root yarah, "to teach." The torah is the whole body of salutary doctrine, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-4

Making the heart a treasury of good principles I. THE TREASURE . Innumerable impressions are constantly being made upon our minds, and as constantly transferring themselves into memories. Frivolous thoughts, false notions, corrupt images, once harboured, take up their abode in the soul, and ultimately modify its Character to the likeness of themselves. It is most important for us to guard our memories from such things, and to fill them with more worthy stores. Consider, therefore, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-4

Cherishing the truth We have here— I. THE ESSENTIAL THING IMPLIED . It is implied that the Law of God has been heard and understood; also that it has been received as Divine, and taken as the true guide of life. The teacher or preacher has sometimes to assume this; but too often it is an assumption unjustified by the facts. When it is justified, there come— II. TWO SPECIALLY VALUABLE VIRTUES INSISTED UPON . Mercy and truth ( Proverbs 3:3 ) are to be... read more

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