Shall have a peaceable and comfortable abode in the land of Canaan, which also is a type of their everlasting felicity. See Psalms 37:3,Psalms 37:9,Psalms 37:18,Psalms 37:29. read more
MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 2:21-22THE CONTRAST IN THE END FROM THE CONTRAST IN THE WAYIf men walk in two directly opposite directions they cannot possibly arrive at the same goal. I. The historic illustration of this truth. The first inhabitants of Canaan were allowed to dwell in the land until they defiled it to so great an extent by their sins that they were “rooted out,” to be replaced by the Hebrew people. These, in their turn, became “transgressors” of God’s law, and... read more
DISCOURSE: 756BENEFITS OF TRUE WISDOMProverbs 2:10-22. When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul, discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: to deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things: who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: to deliver thee... read more
Chapter 2My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with you; So that you incline your ear unto wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; Yes, if you cry after knowledge, and lift up your voice for understanding; If you seek after her as silver, and you search for her as for a hidden treasure; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up... read more
Proverbs 2:1-2 . Hide my commandments with thee, as a treasure is secured in the cabinet, or as the copy of the law was put within the ark in the holy place. The words of the law must be retained in the memory, as maxims of wisdom, and the sentiments concealed in the heart. Then they are ready on all occasions, as defences against temptation. This is to incline, to cleanse, and open the ear. Proverbs 2:4 . If thou seekest her, as the merchants in search of gold and silver cross the... read more
Pro 2:21 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. Ver. 21. For the upright shall dwell in the land. ] Of Canaan, a type of heaven; for by these outward and corporeal things, inward, spiritual, and eternal are understood. Here the wise man speaks after the manner of Moses’ law, under which he lived; Deu 11:8 and howsoever upright men suffer hardship and hunger here, yet they enjoy great tranquillity and felicity, as seeing God in all, and depending wholly... read more
Job 1:1, Job 42:12, Psalms 37:3, Psalms 37:9, Psalms 37:11, Psalms 37:22, Psalms 37:29, Psalms 84:11, Psalms 112:4-Joshua : Reciprocal: Psalms 7:10 - which Psalms 51:6 - Behold read more
21. The upright shall dwell in the land According to God’s promise, (Deuteronomy 11:8-21,) those who keep his commandments shall inherit the land, and transmit it to their posterity. read more
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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 2:1-22
Proverbs 2:1-Song of Solomon : . Third Discourse.— The wise man praises Wisdom, describing the blessings of obedience to her. The deeper religious element in wisdom appears, the fundamental conception of Hebrew prophecy, that the knowledge of God is the supreme good. Proverbs 2:1-1 Kings : . If the young man hearkens to wisdom, prizes it above all other gain, he will acquire the true knowledge of God. Yahweh alone gives wisdom, and He gives it only to the upright. Proverbs 2:5 . The phrase “... read more