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Proverbs 3:1-35
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commentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 3:1-6In the way of believing obedience to God's commandments health and peace may commonly be enjoyed; and though our days may not be long upon earth, we shall live for ever in heaven. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee; G…Matthew HenrycommentaryCommunion Conferred by WisdomCOMMUNION CONFERRED BY WISDOM. We are here taught to live a life of communion with God; and without controversy great is this mystery of godliness, and of great consequence to us, and, as is here shown, will be of unspe…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 3:1-4Making the heart a treasury of good principles I. THE TREASURE. Innumerable impressions are constantly being made upon our minds, and as constantly transferring themselves into memories. Frivolous thoughts, false notion…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 3:1My son (b'ni) serves to externally connect this discourse with the preceding. Forget not my law. This admonition bears a strong resemblance to that in Proverbs 1:8, though the terms employed are somewhat different, tora…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 3:1-10Precepts and promises of wisdom I. THE CONNECTION OF PRECEPT AND PROMISE. 1. Precept needs confirmation. We cannot but ask—Why should we pursue this or that line of conduct in preference to another? Why should men be Go…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 3:1-4Cherishing the truth We have here— I. THE ESSENTIAL THING IMPLIED. It is implied that the Law of God has been heard and understood; also that it has been received as Divine, and taken as the true guide of life. The teac…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 3:1-184. Fourth admonitory discourse. The third chapter introduces us to a group of admonitions, and the first of these (Proverbs 3:1-18) forms the fourth admonitory discourse of the teacher. To all intents and purposes this…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 3:2Length of days (orek yamim); Vulgate, longitudo dierum. The expression is literally "extension of days," and signifies the prolongation of life, its duration to the appointed limit—a meaning which is brought out in the…Joseph S. Exell and contributors