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
Then, &c. Another conclusion, as in Proverbs 2:2 and Proverbs 2:5 . read more
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
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
Proverbs 2:7. Sound wisdom— Or, solid blessings. The next clause is rendered by Houbigant, He is a defence for those who act with simplicity and candour; and by Schultens, A shield to those who walk in integrity. read more
Proverbs 2:9. Then shall thou understand, &c.— "When you shall seriously have inclined yourself to the study of wisdom, and God shall have given it you; then shall you know in what true judgment, or righteousness, consists. You shall know your duty towards God, towards your neighbour, and towards yourselves. Wisdom shall enlighten you to penetrate into its whole extent; it shall aid you to practice all its duty." Calmet. read more
6. For—God is ready (James 1:5; James 4:8). out of his mouth—by revelation from Him. read more
7. sound wisdom—literally, "substance," opposed to what is fictitious. According to the context, this may be assistance, as here corresponding with buckler—or safety, or wisdom, which procures it (compare Proverbs 3:21; Proverbs 8:14; Proverbs 18:1; Job 6:13; Job 12:13). layeth up—provides, ever ready. read more
8. keepeth . . . way—God defends the right way, and those in it. saints—objects of favor (compare Psalms 4:3, &c.). He guides and guards them. read more
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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