Proverbs 2:5-11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:8-9

Proverbs 2:8-9. He keepeth the paths of judgment Hebrew, לנצר ארחות , To keep the paths, &c. It seems to be spoken of those who walk uprightly, mentioned in the preceding verse, and it would be better translated, That they, namely, the upright, may keep the paths of judgment: that is, God is a buckler, or defence, to the upright, to protect and keep them from those temptations and snares which would seduce them from, or prevent their continuance in, the paths of judgment; as it is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 2:10-15

Proverbs 2:10-15. When wisdom entereth into thy heart When thou dost truly love it, and hide its precepts in thy heart; Discretion shall preserve thee From wicked courses, and the mischiefs which attend upon them; from the way of the evil man From following his counsel or example; the man that speaketh froward things With a design to corrupt thy mind, and entice thee to evil principles or practices. Who leave the paths of righteousness The way of God’s precepts; to walk in the ways... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 2:1-22

The rewards of seeking wisdom (2:1-22)People must spare no effort in diligently searching for wisdom. At the same time they must remember that the true goal of their search is not academic achievement but spiritual growth through knowing God better (2:1-5). However, when they obtain this wisdom, they cannot claim to have achieved it by their own abilities; it is the gift of God. He rewards those who seek genuinely (6).Not only does God give wisdom to those who earnestly seek it, but he also... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:5

Then . In that case. See notes above. the fear, &c. That is only "the beginning of wisdom", not the end. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . find. What He has hidden (Proverbs 2:7 ). God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:6

giveth. The cry of Proverbs 2:3 implies a Giver. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 41:38 , Genesis 41:39 ); Moses (Exodus 4:12 ); Solomon (1 Kings 3:12 ; 1 Kings 4:29 ); Daniel (Proverbs 1:17 ; Pro 2:23 ); Stephen (Acts 6:5 , Acts 6:10 ); Lydia (Acts 16:14 ); Paul's prayer (Ephesians 1:17 . Colossians 1:9 ); John (1 John 5:20 ). Out of His mouth. A phrase common in the prophets, but only here in Proverbs. cometh. Supply Ellipsis from preceding clause "He giveth". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:7

He layeth up. Same word as "hide" in Proverbs 2:1 . The wicked cannot find. The righteous must dig. It is in safety from the enemy. sound wisdom = something stable. Hebrew. tushiyah = that which is, or stability. May be so rendered in all its twelve occurrences. Compare Job 5:12 (enterprise = anything stable); Proverbs 6:13 (wisdom = stability); Proverbs 11:6 ; Proverbs 12:16 (wisdom = stability); Proverbs 26:3 ; Proverbs 30:22 (substance). Proverbs 2:7 ; Proverbs 3:21 ; Proverbs 8:14 (sound... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:8

He keepeth = for preserving. See note on Proverbs 4:23 . the paths of judgment = righteous paths. preserveth, &c. Illustrations: David (1 Samuel 25:32-34 ; 1 Samuel 27:1 . Compare 2 Samuel 22:1 ); Paul (2 Corinthians 12:7-9 ). saints = favoured ones. Hebrew. chasidim. The first occurrence in Proverbs of this word which marks a later Jewish sect called chasidim or holy ones. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:9

Then, &c. Another conclusion, as in Proverbs 2:2 and Proverbs 2:5 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 2:10

When, &c.: or because. Commencing the particular instructions as to the practical power of wisdom, to keep from evil men (verses: Proverbs 2:10-15 ) and the foreign woman (verses: 16-19); and in the way of good men (verses: Proverbs 2:20-22 ). See App-74 . thy soul = thee. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 2:9

MANY RICH REWARDS BESTOWED BY WISDOM"Then shalt thou understand righteousness and justice,And equity, yea, every good path.For wisdom shall enter into thy heart,And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;Discretion shall watch over thee;Understanding shall keep thee:""Many men in high office who are guiding the destiny of our nation today are not being guided by the Lord."[11] The righteousness, justice and equity needed in a well-ordered society are available only in God's Word. The tragic... read more

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