Proverbs 22:19-25

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:17-21

First Division, Proverbs 22:17 to Proverbs 24:22 . Proverbs 22:17-Ecclesiastes : . This collection of sayings of the wise ( Proverbs 22:17) is prefaced by a short introduction exhorting the pupil, as is Proverbs 22:1-1 Samuel :, to study them. The author is apparently addressing a pupil or envoy, and states that he has written down these sayings that his pupil may trust in the Lord and may take back words of truth to them that sent him. Proverbs 22:20 . excellent things: very doubtful... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:19

That knowing God, and his word and promises, thou mayst cheerfully and confidently trust in him, which is the only way to thy safety and happiness. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:20

Excellent things; or, princely things, as they are called, Proverbs 8:6, the great things of God’s law, as Hosea 8:12. In counsels and knowledge; consisting of counsels to direct thy practice, and knowledge to inform and enrich thy mind. Or by that known figure hendiadis, in counsels of knowledge, i.e. in good counsels, which proceed from sound knowledge, and make a man knowing and wise, which are opposed to the counsels of the wicked, Proverbs 12:5, which are without knowledge. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:21

That I may make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that I may teach thee, not false, or vain, or uncertain things, as the teachers of the heathen nations do, but the true and infallible oracles of God. That thou mightest answer the words of truth; that being instructed by me, thou mayst be able to give true, and solid, and satisfactory answers. To them that send unto thee, to wit, for thine advice in great and difficult matters. Or, to those that send thee, i.e. that employ the in... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:22

Because he is poor: this may be mentioned, either, 1. As a motive to this robbery, because he was unable to resist him, or to revenge himself upon him. Do not take advantage of his poverty. Or, 2. As an argument against it, because he is a fitter object for thy pity and charity, than for thy injustice or cruelty. It is base and inhuman to crush such a person. In the gate; in the place of judgment, or under pretence of justice, and much less in other ways, where there is no colour of justice. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:23

Will plead their cause; which he hath in a peculiar manner undertaken to do. Spoil the soul; take away not only their goods, but their lives too; so fully will he recompense their wickedness to them. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:24

Into his company; not converse frequently and familiarly with him, as friends use to do. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 22:25

Lest thou learn his ways; lest thou be infected by his example, or provoked by this passion to return the like to him. A snare; either, 1. A mischief, which is oft the effect of unbridled rage. Or, 2. An occasion of sin; either by drawing thee to an imitation or requital of his rage; or by tempting thee to unfaithfulness in performing the great office of a friend, to wit, admonition or reproof, which, by reason of his furious temper, thou either canst not or wilt not do. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-21

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 22:21. Them that send unto thee, rather “them that send thee.” “The senders here,” says Zöckler, “are naturally the parents, who have sent their son to the teacher of wisdom, that he may bring back thence to them real culture of spirit and heart.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Proverbs 22:17-21TRUST FROM KNOWLEDGE, AND BLESSEDNESS FROM TRUSTI. Knowledge of God must go before faith in God. There must be a knowledge of the existence, character, and power of any person... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 22:22-23

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 22:22-23GOD THE SPOILER OF THE SPOILERI. Robbery is of three kinds. 1. There is the open and unlegalised thief. There are men who do not pretend to respect the rights of others and who openly live in violation of Divine and human laws. They differ somewhat in their methods and in the description of their plunder—some seeking to gain an entrance into the mansion and lay hands on the jewels of the wealthy, and others being content with what they can find in the cottage... read more

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