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
5. understand—or, "perceive intelligently." find—obtain. 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
9. Then—emphatic, in such a case. righteousness . . . path—all parts of duty to God and man. read more
10, 11. Idea of :-, amplified; on terms, compare Proverbs 2:2; Proverbs 2:4. read more
The difficulty of obtaining Wisdom 2:1-5Even though Wisdom wants people to adopt her (Proverbs 1:20-33), she is hard to obtain. The person who wants her has to work hard for her (Proverbs 2:3). If understanding does not come easily, one should work harder to obtain it. [Note: See Julius H. Greenstone, Proverbs with Commentary, p. 17.] He or she must start with revelation, and study it diligently, in order to obtain spiritual rather than merely academic wisdom. The "fear of the Lord" emphasizes... read more
3. Wisdom as a treasure ch. 2Chapter 2 is a discourse that sets forth the blessings that wisdom confers. read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 2:7
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