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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:3

See here, 1. The benefit of wisdom and consideration: A prudent man, by the help of his prudence, will foresee an evil, before it comes, and hide himself; he will be aware when he is entering into a temptation and will put on his armour and stand on his guard. When the clouds are gathering for a storm he takes the warning, and flies to the name of the Lord as his strong tower. Noah foresaw the deluge, Joseph the years of famine, and provided accordingly. 2. The mischief of rashness and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:4

See here, 1. Wherein religion does very much consist?in humility and the fear of the Lord; that is, walking humbly with God. We must so reverence God's majesty and authority as to submit with all humility to the commands of his word and the disposals of his providence. We must have such low thoughts of ourselves as to behave humbly towards God and man. Where the fear of God is there will be humility. 2. What is to be gotten by it?riches, and honour, and comfort, and long life, in this world,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:5

Note 1. The way of sin is vexatious and dangerous: In the way of the froward, that crooked way, which is contrary to the will and word of God, thorns and snares are found, thorns of grief for past sins and snares entangling them in further sin. He that makes no conscience of what he says and does will find himself hampered by that imaginary liberty, and tormented by his pleasures. Froward people, who are soon angry, expose themselves to trouble at every step. Every thing will fret and vex him... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:6

Here is, 1. A great duty enjoined, particularly to those that are the parents and instructors of children, in order to the propagating of wisdom, that it may not die with them: Train up children in that age of vanity, to keep them from the sins and snares of it, in that learning age, to prepare them for what they are designed for. Catechise them; initiate them; keep them under discipline. Train them as soldiers, who are taught to handle their arms, keep rank, and observe the word of command.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself ,.... A wise man, whose eyes are in his head, who looks about him and before him, and is cautious and careful of his conduct and behaviour; he foresees the evil of sin he is liable to be drawn into by such and such company, snares, and temptations; and therefore he keeps from them, and abstains from all appearance of evil, or what would lead him to it; and he foresees the evil of punishment, or the judgments of God that are coming on for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:4

By humility and the fear of the Lord ,.... Some render it, "the reward of humility, which is the fear of the Lord" F18 עקב ענוה יראת יהוה "praemium mansuetudinis, quae est reverentia Jehovae", Schultens; "merces humilitatis timor Domini", Baynus; "praemium humilitatis est timor Domini": Tigurine version; so Vatablus, Mercerus, Cocceius. ; so the Targum; an humble man is blessed with it. Jarchi's note is, "because of humility, the fear of the Lord comes;' humility leads... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:5

Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward ,.... Who walks contrary to the will and law of God; such a man meets with troubles, which are as thorns, grieving and distressing to him; and is taken in snares, and brought into difficulties, out of which he is not easily extricated; the thorns of affliction, and the snares of Satan: by the one his way is hedged up, and in the other his feet are taken; he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them ; he that is concerned for the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go ,.... As Abraham trained up his children, and those born in his house, in the way of the Lord, in the paths of justice and judgment; which are the ways in which they should go, and which will be to their profit and advantage; see Genesis 14:14 ; and which is the duty of parents and masters in all ages, and under the present Gospel dispensation, even to bring such who are under their care in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, Ephesians 6:4 ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil - God in mercy has denied man the knowledge of futurity; but in its place he has given him hope and prudence. By hope he is continually expecting and anticipating good; by prudence he derives and employs means to secure it. His experience shows him that there are many natural evils in a current state, the course of which he can neither stem nor divert: prudence shows him beforehand the means he may use to step out of their way, and hide himself. The simple -... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:5

Thorns and snares - Various difficulties, trials, and sufferings. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:3

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:5

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