Proverbs 4:24-27 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-27

Solomon, having warned us not to do evil, here teaches us how to do well. It is not enough for us to shun the occasions of sin, but we must study the methods of duty. I. We must have a continual regard to the word of God and endeavour that it may be always ready to us. 1. The sayings of wisdom must be our principles by which we must govern ourselves, our monitors to warn us of duty and danger; and therefore, (1.) We must receive them readily: ?Incline thy ear to them (Prov. 4:20); humbly bow... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:24

Put away from thee a froward mouth ,.... A mouth speaking froward and perverse things; things contrary to right reason, to the law of God, and Gospel of Christ; blasphemies against God or men; every thing that is untrue, unchaste, unjust, foolish, and filthy; all swearing, lying, and everything that is repugnant to truth and justice. Some understand it of men that are liars, blasphemers, and froward persons, who are to be shunned and avoided, and to be debarred the houses and society of good... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:25

Let thine eyes look right on ,.... To the path of truth and holiness, without turning or looking to the right hand or left, as it is afterwards expressed; to the word of truth, as the rule to walk by; to Christ, the author and finisher of faith, from whom all grace, and the supplies of it, are to be had; and to the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God; and thine eyelids look straight before thee ; to the precepts of the word, to observe them; to the promises of it for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:26

Ponder the path of thy feet ,.... Consider well what path it is, whether right or wrong; or weigh it in the balances of thought, as Aben Ezra; or rather in the balances of the word, and see whether it agrees with that or not. The Septuagint version is, "make straight paths for thy feet"; to which the author of the epistle to the Hebrews seems to have respect, Hebrews 12:13 ; and let all thy walls be established ; so as to walk on steadily, constantly, uniformly, and not be easily moved... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:27

Turn not to the right hand nor to the left ,.... Either into the road of immorality and profaneness, or into that of error, superstition, and false worship; but attend to the way of holiness and truth, directed to in the word of God; see Isaiah 30:21 ; nor be moved out of it by threatenings and menaces, nor by flatteries and promises; neither be cast down with adversity, nor be lifted up with prosperity; but keep on in an even way, attending to that which is just and right; leaving all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:24

A froward mouth - Beware of hastiness, anger, and rash speeches. And perverse lips - Do not delight in nor acquire the habit of contradicting and gainsaying; and beware of calumniating and backbiting your neighbor. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:26

Ponder the path of thy feet - Weigh well the part thou shouldst act in life. See that thou contract no bad habits. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:27

Turn not to the right hand nor to the left - Avoid all crooked ways. Be an upright, downright, and straight-forward man. Avoid tricks, wiles, and deceptions of this kind. To this the Septuagint and Vulgate add the following verse: Αυτος δε ορθας ποιησει τας τροχιας σου, τας δε πορειας σου εν ειρηνη προαξει . Ipse autem rectos faciet cursus tuos; itinera autem tua in pace producet . "For himself will make thy paths straight and thy journeyings will he conduct in prosperity." The Arabic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27

7. Seventh admonitory discourse. We here enter upon the second group of admonitory discourses, as is indicated by the opening address, "my children," and which occurs again in Proverbs 5:7 and Proverbs 7:24 . This group extends to the end of Proverbs 7:1-27 . Its prevailing tone is that of warning rather than of positive exhortations, which have been the rule hitherto. The general aim of the discourse before us, as of those preceding, is to exalt Wisdom, to exhibit her as a subject... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-27

The course of wisdom In these verses we may trace the course of wisdom from the beginning to its full development. We have— I. ITS BEGINNING IS THE SOUL . ( Proverbs 4:20 .) It commences in attention. When a man "inclines his ear unto the sayings of Wisdom," when he eagerly listens to what God says to him, when he is a disciple sitting at the feet of the great Teacher, he has taken an important step in the heavenward course. The "grace of God" is upon him ( Acts 13:43 ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:26

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:20-27

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