Proverbs 2:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-22

The scope of these verses is to show, 1. What great advantage true wisdom will be of to us; it will keep us from the paths of sin, which lead to ruin, and will therein do us a greater kindness than if it enriched us with all the wealth of the world. 2. What good use we should make of the wisdom God gives us; we must use it for our own guidance in the paths of virtue, and for the arming of us against temptations of every kind. 3. By what rules we may try ourselves whether we have this wisdom or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:15

Whose ways are crooked ,.... Which swerve from and are not agreeably to the rule of the divine word, either the law of God or the Gospel of Christ; sin is an aberration, a straying from the rule of God's word, a transgression of his law; and a walk in it is unbecoming the Gospel of Christ; it has many serpentine windings and turnings in it; full of distortions and excursions, and many retrograde actions; see Psalm 125:5 ; and they froward in their paths ; declining here and there,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-22

3. Third admonitory discourse, pointing out the benefits which arise from a sincere, earnest, and persevering search after Wisdom. This discourse divides itself into three parts. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-15

The course of sin and the strength of righteousness We have here portrayed for us— I. THE SHOCKING COURSE OF SIN . 1 . It begins in departure from rectitude. Evil men first manifest their error by "leaving the paths of uprightness." They were once under the wholesome restraints of righteousness. Parental control, the influences of the sanctuary and of virtuous society, held them in check, but these are thrown off; they have become irksome, and they are rebelled against... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-19

Statement of the advantages which result from the possession of Wisdom, and specially as a safeguard against evil men ( Proverbs 2:12-15 ) and evil women ( Proverbs 2:16-19 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-22

The profit of religious knowledge It is preservative amidst the influences of evil example and of sensuous solicitation. I. THE WAY IN WHICH IT ACTS AS A PRESERVATIVE . 1 . By taking up a central place in the consciousness. "When wisdom enters thy heart, and knowledge is dear to thy soul." Not as a stranger or mere guest, but a beloved and confidential intimate. The heart denotes here, as elsewhere, "the centre and organic basis of the collective life of the soul,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:15

Whose ways are crooked; better, perhaps, who as to their ways are crooked. This is the construction adopted by Fleischer, Berthean, Zockler, and others, though it may be remarked that the substantive אֹרַח ( orakh ) , "way," is common gender, and may thin; agree with the adjective עֵקֵשׁ ( ikesh ) , "perverse," which is masculine. The Targum, LXX ; Vulgate, Syriac, and Arabic, all make "crooked" agree with "ways," do that, grammatically, the Authorized Version may be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:15

Crooked ways I. CROOKED WAYS ARE DEVIATIONS FROM THE STRAIGHT PATHS OF MORAL SIMPLICITY . The man of high character is simple in conduct. Great complexity of motive is generally a sign of moral laxity. The way of right is straight because it makes for its goal without any considerations of expediency, danger, or]pleasure. To be turned aside from the steep Hill of Difficulty, or into By-path Meadows is to forsake the right for selfish ease. When men allow... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:10-15

Proverbs 2:10-15. When wisdom entereth into thy heart When thou dost truly love it, and hide its precepts in thy heart; Discretion shall preserve thee From wicked courses, and the mischiefs which attend upon them; from the way of the evil man From following his counsel or example; the man that speaketh froward things With a design to corrupt thy mind, and entice thee to evil principles or practices. Who leave the paths of righteousness The way of God’s precepts; to walk in the ways... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-22

The rewards of seeking wisdom (2:1-22)People must spare no effort in diligently searching for wisdom. At the same time they must remember that the true goal of their search is not academic achievement but spiritual growth through knowing God better (2:1-5). However, when they obtain this wisdom, they cannot claim to have achieved it by their own abilities; it is the gift of God. He rewards those who seek genuinely (6).Not only does God give wisdom to those who earnestly seek it, but he also... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:10-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 2:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:10-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-22

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