16. Their feet run to evil They are hurrying on to the shedding of blood. Some understand this of their own blood, according to Proverbs 1:18; but they see it not, and hence the next verse. Compare Romans 10:15. read more
17, 18. Surely in vain the net is spread Meaning, I have warned you against their devices. I have uncovered the snares to your sight, and you surely will not be more foolish than the thoughtless bird. Some, however, interpret thus: These plunderers rush on to certain ruin, as the bird descends into the net, though spread in its very sight. These critics deny that birds shun a net spread in their sight. To which it might be replied, some do, and others do not. Some birds, like some men, are... read more
19. So are the ways Such is the natural course and end of every one that is greedy of gain Literally, a plunderer of plunder, (comp. Proverbs 15:29,) or rapacious plunderers of property, that do not hesitate to take the life of the owner of it. So the passage is commonly understood; but others, with some plausibility, render, It (that is, the unjust gain) takes away the life of its master or possessor. 1 Timothy 6:9-10. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 1:15
15. Refrain Have nothing to do with them; hold back thy foot from walking in their pathways. read more