Wells of Living Water Commentary - Proverbs 3:13-35
Seeking after Wisdom Proverbs 3:13-35 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The wise man versus the foolish man. Many a man who thinks himself to be wise is a fool. Why? Because he is building his hopes upon the sand. Perhaps it was his wisdom that made him self-confident. He did not care to listen to God, for he was worldly wise. He thought himself proficient in all things. He needed no Rock, Christ Jesus, so he thought, because he was able to build up his own method of salvation. Alas to such an one, when... read more
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:1-35
As the former address had to do with the search for wisdom, this, in view of the value of if is an appeal to cultivate wisdom. The appeal consists of a declaration of its essence (verses Pro 3:1-10 ), a description of its excellence (verses Pro 3:11-20 ), and a declaration of the safety which it brings (verses Pro 3:21-35 ). The essence of wisdom consists in a determined devotion to the things of wisdom. The inspiration of this is next described as life lived in relation to Jehovah. Perfect... read more