John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:11
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord ,.... This seems to be introduced to prevent an objection that may be made to the above promise of plenty; seeing the children of God are often afflicted in this world; even the wise and pious, and those that fear the Lord, and honour him; which is accounted for, and the reason of it given, in Proverbs 3:12 . These words are cited in Hebrews 12:5 , and are represented as an exhortation, spoken unto children, the children of God; by which it... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 3:7-12
We have here before us three exhortations, each of them enforced with a good reason:? I. We must live in a humble and dutiful subjection to God and his government (Prov. 3:7): ?Fear the Lord, as your sovereign Lord and Master; be ruled in every thing by your religion and subject to the divine will.? This must be, 1. A humble subjection: Be not wise in thy own eyes. Note, There is not a greater enemy to the power of religion, and the fear of God in the heart, than conceitedness of our own... read more