proverbs-4:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:4

From this verse to Proverbs 4:19 inclusive, the teacher quotes the instruction which he had received of his father. His object in doing so is to show that his own teaching was in harmony with it, and therefore worthy of attention. His precepts, admonitions, and warnings are not his only, but those of his father. Other examples of David's instructions to Solomon are found in 1 Kings 2:2 ; 1 Chronicles 22:12 , 1 Chronicles 22:13 ; 1 Chronicles 28:9 . And he taught; i.e. his father,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:5

After the general exhortation given above, the father's instruction becomes more specific, and deals with the acquirement of wisdom. This subject seems to be continued in Proverbs 4:13 , where the second and concluding branch of the instruction begins, which consists mainly of warning, as the first part does with exhortation. We are thus furnished with an example how to teach. In our teaching it is not sufficient simply to point out what is to be done, but we must show what is to be avoided.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:7

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. The older versions, such as the Alexandrian LXX . (the verse is omitted by the Vatican LXX .), Targum, and Syriac, agree in rendering this verse, "The beginning of wisdom is get wisdom," which is equivalent to saying that the beginning of wisdom consists in the acquisition of wisdom, or, as Umbreit explains, "in the resolution to get wisdom." That this rendering, which is adopted by Luther, Delitzsch, and Umbreit, may be correct... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 4:1-3

Proverbs 4:1-3. Hear, &c., the instruction of a father Of me, who have paternal authority over you, and great affection for you. For I give you, good doctrine Not vain or foolish, much less false or pernicious counsels, but such as are true and profitable. Forsake ye not my law God’s law or commands delivered to you by my mouth. For I was my father’s son In a special sense, his best beloved son, and designed to be his successor on the throne; tender and only beloved, &c.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 4:4-9

Proverbs 4:4-9. He taught me also, and said unto me The following verses, at least as far as the tenth, are represented as containing the words of David, Solomon’s father, that the name of so great a king, and so holy a prophet, might add the more authority and efficacy to his counsels. Keep my commandments and live That is, thou shalt live. It is a promise in the form of a command, as Proverbs 3:25. Get wisdom, &c., neither decline, &c. From the belief and practice of my... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27

Wisdom the inner guide (4:1-27)The writer further instructs his ‘sons’ by passing on teaching that his own ‘father’ once gave him. The main point of that teaching was that, more than anything else, he was to get wisdom and insight (4:1-5). The first step in getting wisdom is the desire for it. Once obtained, wisdom will bring into the life of the possessor a new measure of security, honour and beauty (6-9).By living according to God’s wisdom, people will have true freedom, and at the same time... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:1

children = sons. instruction = correction, or admonition. know understanding = learn discernment. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:3

son. The Hebrew accent ( Dechi ) emphasizes this word to show (1) his own early training (Proverbs 4:3 ); (2) those whom he would instruct (verses: Proverbs 4:1 , Proverbs 4:2 ); (3) his instruction (verses: Proverbs 4:5-9 .) only beloved = unique. in the sight of my mother. A special various reading, called Sevir ( App-34 ), reads "of my mother's sons". So in some codices, with several early printed editions. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:4

Keep = Take heed to. live: i.e. live again, in resurrection life. See note on Leviticus 18:5 . Earthly life could he enjoyed without keeping commandments. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:5

Get wisdom: Proverbs 4:6 tells how to do it. it = her. words = sayings. Hebrew. imrah. See App-73 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 4:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 4:1-3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 4:4-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 4:5

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