Statement of the advantages which result from the possession of Wisdom, and specially as a safeguard against evil men (Proverbs 2:12-15) and evil women (Proverbs 2:16-19).
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Proverbs 2:10-19
The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:10-19
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The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:1-22Proverbs 2:1-22 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:1-22Proverbs 2:1-22 · The Pulpit Commentary3. Third admonitory discourse, pointing out the benefits which arise from a sincere, earnest, and persevering search after Wisdom. This discourse divides itself into three parts.Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:10-22Proverbs 2:10-22 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryIf we are truly wise, we shall be careful to avoid all evil company and evil practices. When wisdom has dominion over us, then it not only fills the head, but enters into the heart, and will preserve, both against corru…The Benefits Conferred by WisdomProverbs 2:10-22 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY WISDOM. The scope of these verses is to show, 1. What great advantage true wisdom will be of to us; it will keep us from the paths of sin, which lead to ruin, and will therein do us a greater k…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:10-15Proverbs 2:10-15 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe course of sin and the strength of righteousness We have here portrayed for us— I. THE SHOCKING COURSE OF SIN. 1. It begins in departure from rectitude. Evil men first manifest their error by "leaving the paths of up…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:10Proverbs 2:10 · The Pulpit CommentaryWhen wisdom entereth into thine heart. There is practically little difference as to the sense, whether we render the Hebrew כִּיby the conditional "if" or by the temporal "when" as in the Authorized Version. The conditi…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:1-22EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:1-223. Third admonitory discourse, pointing out the benefits which arise from a sincere, earnest, and persevering search after Wisdom. This discourse divides itself into three parts.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 2:10-22If we are truly wise, we shall be careful to avoid all evil company and evil practices. When wisdom has dominion over us, then it not only fills the head, but enters into the heart, and will preserve, both against corru…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Benefits Conferred by WisdomTHE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY WISDOM. The scope of these verses is to show, 1. What great advantage true wisdom will be of to us; it will keep us from the paths of sin, which lead to ruin, and will therein do us a greater k…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:10-22The profit of religious knowledge It is preservative amidst the influences of evil example and of sensuous solicitation. I. THE WAY IN WHICH IT ACTS AS A PRESERVATIVE. 1. By taking up a central place in the consciousnes…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:10When wisdom entereth into thine heart. There is practically little difference as to the sense, whether we render the Hebrew כִּיby the conditional "if" or by the temporal "when" as in the Authorized Version. The conditi…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:10-15The course of sin and the strength of righteousness We have here portrayed for us— I. THE SHOCKING COURSE OF SIN. 1. It begins in departure from rectitude. Evil men first manifest their error by "leaving the paths of up…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 2:11Discretion shall preserve thee. Discretion ( מְזַמָּת, m'zimoth), as in Proverbs 1:4, is the outward manifestation of wisdom; it tests what is uncertain, and avoids danger (Hitzig). The word carries with it the idea of…Joseph S. Exell and contributors