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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 4:14-19

Some make David's instructions to Solomon, which began Prov. 4:4; to continue to the end of the chapter; nay, some continue them to the end of the ninth chapter; but it is more probable that Solomon begins here again, if not sooner. In these verses, having exhorted us to walk in the paths of wisdom, he cautions us against the path of the wicked. 1. We must take heed of the ways of sin and avoid them, every thing that looks like sin and leads to it. 2. In order to this we must keep out of the... read more

Matthew Henry

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 4:18

But the path of the just is as the shining light ,.... The "just" man is one that is made righteous through the righteousness of Christ imputed to him; and who is created anew in Christ, in righteousness and true holiness; and, under the influence of divine grace, lives soberly, righteously, and godly: the "path" he is directed to walk in, and does, is Christ himself, the way, the truth, and the life; through whose blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, he goes to God for grace and mercy,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:19

The way of the wicked is as darkness ,.... They are in the darkness of sin, ignorance, error, and unbelief; their works are works of darkness; the way in which they are leads to eternal darkness, ruin, and misery, and so must be most uncomfortable and dangerous; they know not at what they stumble ; they stumble at the word, which they are ignorant of, and at Christ, whom they have no knowledge of; and through the temptations of Satan and snares of the world, which they are not aware... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:20

My son, attend to my words ,.... Which go before and which follow after, his doctrines, instructions, cautions, and exhortations; incline thine ear unto my sayings ; stoop and bow the ear; listen attentively to what is said, as being of the greatest moment and importance. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:21

Let them not depart from thine eyes ,.... Commit them to writing, frequently read them over; let them be always in sight, as a rule and directory to steer the course of life by. Some understand this of the wicked, as if the sense was, let not them, the wicked, cause them to depart from thine eyes; nor thee to neglect them, by their bad advice, solicitations to sin, and ill examples; See Gill on Proverbs 3:21 ; keep them in the midst of thine heart ; lay them up there, and ponder them;... read more

John Gill

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

For they are life unto those that find them ,.... The words or doctrines of Christ, whose type Solomon was, are to be found in the field of the Scriptures, by diligent searching for them; and being found, they are the means of spiritual life, and of maintaining it, and of showing the way, and bringing unto eternal life; see John 6:63 ; and health to all their flesh ; the whole man, soul and body, as they are the means of preserving the body from many diseases, which intemperance,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:23

Keep thy heart with all diligence ,.... The mind from vanity, the understanding from error, the will from perverseness, the conscience clear of guilt, the affections from being inordinate and set on evil objects, the thoughts from being employed on bad subjects; and the whole from falling into the hands of the enemy, or being the possession of Satan: great diligence had need be used in keeping it, since it is naturally so deceitful and treacherous; a strict eye is to be kept upon it; all the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:18

But the path of the just - The path of the wicked is gloomy, dark, and dangerous; that of the righteous is open, luminous, and instructive. This verse contains a fine metaphor; it refers to the sun rising above the horizon, and the increasing twilight, till his beams shine full upon the earth. The original, היום נכון עד ואור הולך holech vaor ad nechon haiyom , may be translated, "going and illuminating unto the prepared day." This seems plainly to refer to the progress of the rising sun... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:21

Keep them in the midst of thine heart - Let them be wrapped up in the very center of thy affections; that they may give spring and energy to every desire, word, and wish. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 4:14-19

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:21

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 4:21

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