Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 4:9
An ornament of grace, i.e. an acceptable or beautiful ornament, such as they used to put upon their heads. read more
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Joseph Exell
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 4:5-13
CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 4:8. Exalt or “esteem.” Proverbs 4:9. Last clause, or “she shall compass thee with a crown of glory.” Proverbs 4:10. As is all other instances (see Notes on Chap. Proverbs 3:2), Miller translates the promise: “And they shall grow greater to thee through years of life.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Proverbs 4:5-13THE ONE THING NEEDFULI. Human nature has many needs. 1. There are the needs of the body, which begin upon our entrance into life, and never cease until the... read more
William Nicoll
Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:7
Proverbs 4:7 I. There must be reality in our knowledge. It must be the real knowledge of real things. We must be sure that we, in the first instance, take it in as accurately as possible. We must not bridge over to ourselves difficulties, whether little or great, or take a leap over them, leaving a part behind us that is not sound or solid. II. There is no such thing as useless knowledge, and the knowledge of theory is a greater thing than the knowledge of practice; to express it otherwise, the... read more
Charles Simeon
Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Proverbs 4:7
DISCOURSE: 762THE NATURE AND EXCELLENCE OF TRUE WISDOMProverbs 4:7. Wisdom is the principal thing: therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get understanding.THE inspired volume is no less useful in rectifying the prejudices of education, than it is in restraining the indulgence of forbidden appetites. As far as relates to the grosser violations of moral duty, the advice of parents and teachers is in unison with the Holy Scriptures; but we are very rarely exhorted to follow that which is... read more
Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 4:1-27
Chapter 4Continuing to his son.Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend that you might know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, don't forsake my law. For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother ( Proverbs 4:1-3 ).So Solomon now is speaking of his father David and of his mother Bathsheba. "Tender and beloved in the sight of his mother."Now he taught me ( Proverbs 4:4 )Now this would be David, his father. He taught me also, and said unto... read more
Joseph Sutcliffe
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 4:1-27
Proverbs 4:1 . Hear, ye children, a Hebraism, equivalent to wash, cleanse, and purify your ears. A grateful son here recites the domestic piety of an illustrious father. David talked much with his children on religious subjects. But Solomon, wiser than all his brothers, was his beloved son, and shared more of his father’s favours. David made religion the first object of paternal tuition; for it was in his eyes far before the throne, and all worldly good. Our Lord also has taught us that it... read more
Joseph Exell
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 4:7
Proverbs 4:7Wisdom is the principal thing. The principal thingI. If we consider man’s spiritual state in the sight of God.II. If we consider man’s present happiness. The true happiness of man has its foundation in wisdom. I go on the supposition of Christ that a “man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things he possesseth.” Happiness depends on the state of the mind. It is religion only which enlightens the understanding, which influences the heart, and which brings into the favour... read more
Joseph Exell
The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 4:8
Proverbs 4:8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee.Man and religion mutually exaltedTrue wisdom includes two things--first, the choice of the highest possible good; secondly, the adoption of the best possible means for the attainment of that good.I. Man exalting religion. There is a sense in which it may be said that man cannot exalt religion. But--1. Man may exalt it into his heart as a supreme passion. Abounding around us are organisations which have for their object the reformation of morals,... read more
John Trapp
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 4:6
Pro 4:6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Ver. 6. Forsake her not, &c. ] Wisdom is her own reward. If she forsake us, it is because the desertion is first on our part. But she cannot but be "justified of her own true children." Mat 11:19 Falling stars were never but meteors; temporaries were never Christians indeed. What wonder though some hold falling from grace, since they mistake common grace for true grace? Hence Bellarmine saith, That... read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 4:8
Exalt her; let her have thine highest esteem and affection. To honour, both with God and men; which Solomon knew by experience. read more