George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:18
Life. Like that planted in paradise, Genesis ii. 9. read more
Life. Like that planted in paradise, Genesis ii. 9. read more
Wisdom. Hitherto he had spoken of that virtue. Now he treats of the uncreated wisdom, (Calmet) which is God the Son. (Menochius) (Jansenius) (St. Gregory, Mor. xii. 4.) read more
Out. The higher and lower waters being divided, (Calmet) or the channels formed to receive the waters. (Piscator) --- It may also speak of the deluge. (Ven. Bede) --- With. Hebrew, "have distilled dew." This is so copious, as to resemble rain in Palestine, Judges vi. 37., and 2 Kings xvii. 12. read more
Mouth. There have been wise and virtuous men afflicted, ver. 11. But they have borne all with patience, and have merited a more glorious reward than what this earth could afford. (Calmet) read more
Able. Protestants, "withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it." Relieve the distressed. (Haydock) --- They have a title to that wealth, since those who possess it are bound to relieve the indigent. (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "refrain not from doing good," &c. (Haydock) read more
Present. Alms in season are doubly valuable. (Worthington) --- Antigonus acquired the title of Greek: Doson, "about to give," as he never gave, (Plutarch) but only promised. read more
Cause. We may defend ourselves; but herein great discretion is necessary. (Calmet) --- Cum pari contendere anceps est: cum superiore furiosum; cum inferiore sordidum. (Seneca, Prov.) read more
Ways. Of injustice. Seek not to attain his prosperity by the same means. (Calmet) read more
George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:16
Glory. Her hands are full, and she grants favours with profusion, (Haydock) as with both hands, promising eternal life. (Worthington) read more