Proverbs 1:7-10, Proverbs 1:20-23, Proverbs 1:33 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10

Temptation I. HOW THE TEMPTATION COMES . 1 . From sinners. 2 . By enticements. Sin is made to be attractive; and it is most important for all of us to know that there are pleasures in sin, in order that we may not be surprised at the discovery of them. The fruit is palatable, though, like apples of Sodom, it soon turns to ashes. If it were not so, who would run the risk of tasting it? If stolen waters were not sweet, who would choose to wear the brand of a thief on his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

Warnings against the evils of the time An unsettled time, one of violence and insecurity of life, appears to be indicated, such as has only its occasional parallel in our society. Yet the perverted impulses which lead to open crime are those which induce every species of dishonesty and more subtle attacks upon the life or property of others. We may thus draw from a particular description some general lessons. But it seems to give more point and force to the passage if we view it as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

The peril and the wisdom of youth: a sermon to the young Hew many human lives are nothing better than failures! How many souls are there that "make shipwreck of faith and a good conscience"! Over how many of the children of men do the wise and the holy mourn, as those who might have done well and wrought good, but who have turned aside to folly, guilt, and ruin! As a rule, these have gone astray in their younger days. Temptation assailed them when they were comparatively unarmed, attacked... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:7

The beginning of wisdom is found in the temper of reverence and awe. The fear of the finite in the presence of the Infinite, of the sinful in the presence of the Holy (compare Job 42:5-6), this for the Israelite was the starting-point of all true wisdom. In the Book of Job 28:28 it appears as an oracle accompanied by the noblest poetry. In Psalms 111:10 it comes as the choral close of a temple hymn. Here it is the watchword of a true ethical education. This fear has no torment, and is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:9

To the Israelite’s mind no signs or badges of joy or glory were higher in worth than the garland around the head, the gold chain around the neck, worn by kings and the favorites of kings Genesis 41:42; Daniel 5:29. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:10

The first great danger which besets the simple and the young is that of evil companionship. The only safety is to be found in the power of saying “No,” to all such invitations. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs 1:7. The fear of the Lord That is, reverence for and obedience to God; is the beginning of knowledge The foundation and source of it; without which all other knowledge is vain and useless. Mark well this sentence, reader: all wisdom, which is not founded in religion, in the true and genuine fear of God, is empty and unprofitable, and will be found such in the time of affliction, in the hour of death, and at the day of judgment. But fools Wicked men, or men devoid of true... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:8-9

Proverbs 1:8-9. My son, &c. He speaks to his scholars with paternal authority and affection, to render them more attentive and obedient. Teachers among the Hebrews were commonly called fathers, and their scholars their sons. Hear the instruction of thy father His good and wholesome counsels; and forsake not the law of thy mother Those pious instructions which thy mother instilled into thee in thy tender years. This he adds, because children, when grown up, are very prone to slight... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:10-14

Proverbs 1:10-14. My son, if sinners Sinners of any description; entice thee To sin, to commit any known iniquity, or to omit any known duty; consent thou not Yield not in any degree to their advice, persuasions, or solicitations, for why shouldest thou destroy thyself to gratify them? If they say, Come with us We are numerous, and strong, and sociable. Let us lay wait for blood That is, to shed blood. He does not intend to express their words, for such words would rather affright... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-7

1:1-9:18 THE VALUE OF WISDOMPurpose of the book (1:1-7)The instruction given in the book of Proverbs aims at producing wisdom. This wisdom involves not only growth in knowledge, but also the ability to use that knowledge in discerning what is right and true, then acting accordingly. It calls for training and discipline. The result will be purity in personal behaviour and justice in dealings with others (1:1-3).Although this wisdom is available to the young and immature, even the wise and... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 1:10-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 1:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:8-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 1:10-14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 1:1-7

Group of Brands