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In this chapter we have, I. The title of the book, showing the general scope and design of it, ver 1-6. II. The first principle of it recommended to our serious consideration, ver 7-9. III. A necessary caution against bad company, ver 10-19. IV.
- Proverbs 1
Take the proverbs of other nations, and we shall find great...
- Proverbs 1
Proverbs 1:20–33 concludes the first chapter of Proverbs. This passage lists the dire consequences of the behaviors defined in the previous section. This section of Scripture is a famous and important metaphor: the first personification of wisdom, as a woman.
God speaks to the children of men by all the kinds of wisdom, and, as in every will, so in every word, of God there is a counsel. 1. Human understanding is wisdom, the light and law of nature, the powers and faculties of reason, and the office of conscience, Job 38:36.
Matthew Henry's Commentary. Proverbs 1:1. The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 1:1-6 The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught.
The devil has his proverbs, and the world and the flesh have their proverbs, which reflect reproach on God and religion (as Eze. 12:22; 18:2), to guard us against the corrupt influences of which God has his proverbs, which are all wise and good, and tend to make us so.
Study Proverbs 1 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Take the proverbs of other nations, and we shall find great numbers founded upon selfishness, cunning, pride, injustice, national contempt, and animosities. The principles of the Proverbs of Solomon are piety, charity, justice, benevolence, and true prudence.
