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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:19-21

Proverbs 22:19-21. That thy trust may be in the Lord That, knowing God, and his word and promises, thou mayest cheerfully and confidently trust in him, which is the only way to thy safety and happiness. I have made known to thee this day More fully than ever before; in this day of light and knowledge; in this thy day, the day of thy merciful visitation; excellent things שׁלישׁים , princely things, or leading things, “words fit for a prince to speak,” says Bishop Patrick, “and the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-29

22:17-24:34 SAYINGS OF THE WISEThe correct use of proverbs (22:17-29)In this section the sayings are longer and often cover several verses, whereas in the previous section each verse was usually a separate proverb. The section begins with an appeal to the disciples to listen carefully to the instruction, to memorize it and to put it to practical use. It will strengthen their trust in God and give them the ability to answer correctly anyone who questions them concerning what is right and true... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:17

words of the wise. See the Structure of the whole book (p. 864). Referring to the wise men by whom Solomon was surrounded, such as Ethan, Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol (1 Kings 4:31 ). thine. Note the continuation of the second person, "the words of the wise" being addressed to Solomon. heart. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6 , for thoughts and powers. my. Note the writer's personality as being other than Solomon. knowledge = teaching. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:19

trust = confidence. Hebrew. batah . See App-69 . be = come to be. thee. Note the emphasis on the second person. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:20

to thee = for thee. See the Structure (p. 891). excellent things. Hebrew margin reads "formerly", or "before". In = With. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:21

words = sayings, or utterances. Hebrew. 'imrah. See App-73 . send unto = inquire of. Illustration: the queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:0 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:17

"Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee. If they be established together upon thy lips. That thy trust may be in Jehovah, I have made them known to thee this day, even to thee."There is a break here; and from this Proverbs 22:17 through the end of Proverbs 24, we have the words of the wise men. Some call these, "The Thirty Words" (consisting of two verses each);[20] but other words of... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:20

"Have not I written unto the excellent things of counsels and knowledge, To make thee know the certainty of the words of truth, That thou mayest carry back words of truth to them that send thee?"This concludes the introduction to the words of the wise men, the first of the "thirty words" beginning in Proverbs 22:22. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:20

Proverbs 22:20. Have not I written to thee excellent things— Many of the ancient versions read threefold things, in which they are followed by Schultens and Grotius. The Jews distinguished philosophy under three branches; morality, physics, and divinity. Solomon wrote in all these branches, as appears from 1 Kings 4:0 but most of his writings are lost. This and the book of Ecclesiastes contain what he wrote in morality or ethics. His discourses on plants and animals relate to physics, and the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:17

17. Here begins another division of the book, marked by those encouragements to the pursuit of wisdom, which are found in the earlier chapters. It will be observed that at Proverbs 22:22-24, the proverbs are generally expressed in two verses instead of one (see :-). read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:19-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:21

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:20

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:17

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