Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:17
17. Her ways—such as she directs us to take. read more
Proverbs-3:13-22
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:18
18. Wisdom allegorized as a tree of life— (Genesis 2:9; Genesis 3:22) whose fruit preserves life, gives all that makes living a blessing. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:19
19, 20. The place of wisdom in the economy of creation and providence commends it to men, who, in proportion to their finite powers, may possess this invaluable attribute, and are thus encouraged by the divine example of its use to seek its possession. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:21
21. sound wisdom—(compare :-). let . . . eyes—that is, these words of instruction. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:22
22-24. assign reasons in their value for happiness and ornament, guidance and support in dangers, both when waking and sleeping. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 3:13-35
5. The value of Wisdom 3:13-35"Sages reserve the laudatory exclamation blessed (’asre [Proverbs 3:13]) for people who experience life optimally, as the Creator intended." [Note: Waltke, The Book . . ., p. 256.] Long life, riches, and honor (Proverbs 3:16) were the rewards God promised the godly under the Old Covenant. The tree of life figure (Proverbs 3:18) implies that wisdom is the source and sustainer of a long and beneficial life (cf. Proverbs 3:16). [Note: See Ralph Marcus, "The Tree of... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:1-35
The Blessings of Obedience and of ChastisementThe first and third divisions, 1-10, 21-35, are exhortations to good conduct and promises of consequent blessing. The second, 11-20, declares the profitableness of divine chastening and the value of wisdom.1. Law] or ’direction.’ The teacher speaks as one having authority. 3. Mercy] RM ’kindness.’ He is to retain kindness and faithfulness, as he would the signet-ring which hangs from his neck by a cord (Genesis 38:18; Song of Solomon 8:6), or as the... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 3:15
(15) Rubies.—The meaning of the Hebrew penînîm is doubtful. Lamentations 4:7 shows the colour to have been red; “coral” is a probable rendering; that of “pearls” is unlikely. For the thought, comp. Job 28:15-19. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 3:17
(17) Peace.—The highest reward of the New Testament for the life of thankful dependence upon God (Philippians 4:6-7). read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 3:16
16, 17. Wisdom personified as bringing the best blessings (compare Matthew 6:33; 1 Timothy 4:8). read more