Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:6
6. For—God is ready (James 1:5; James 4:8). out of his mouth—by revelation from Him. 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
12-15. To deliver—as from great danger (Proverbs 6:5). way . . . man— (Proverbs 6:5- :). froward things—perversity (Proverbs 6:14; Proverbs 23:23), what is opposed to truth. read more
13. paths of uprightness—or, "plainness." walk—habitually act; read more
14. and that with pleasure, in ignorance of good and pursuit of evil. frowardness—Not only their own perversity, but that of others is their delight. They love most the worst things. read more
15. crooked—tortuous, unprincipled. froward—literally, (they) are going back, not only aside from right, but opposite to it. read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 2:5
5. understand—or, "perceive intelligently." find—obtain. read more