1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. “the apple of thine eye” – the pupil, which is cared for and protected because of its great value (see Deut 32:10). 3 Bind them upon thy […]
Proverbs 7 – The Deceitful Harlot Read More »
1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, “be surety…stricken thy hand” – refers to responsibility for someone else’s debt (cf 22:26) or for some other obligation. It can end in abject poverty (cf 22:27) or even slavery if you cannot pay. For example,
1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: 2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. 3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: “lips…drop as a honeycomb” – probably a reference to
Proverbs 5 – Discretion Outside of Marriage Read More »
1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. “Tender” – youthful and inexperienced (cf David’s words about Solomon (1 Chr
Proverbs 4 – Follow the Lord’s Words for a Safe Path Read More »
1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. “length of days, and long life…shall they add to thee” – fear of the Lord (10:27; 19:23) brings health to the body (v 8) and “prolongeth
Proverbs 3 – Trust the Lord, Not Self & Ancient Near Easter Wisdom Read More »