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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 5:19

19. The loving hind and pleasant roe Animals which were much prized and petted on account of their beauty and affectionate dispositions. They were kept in palaces and courts, and adorned with chains and garlands, and highly esteemed for their graceful playfulness. This seems to indicate the characteristics of a good wife, and also the endearing fondness with which she should be treated. The latter part of the verse may express this sentiment, If thou art entranced with love, let it be with... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 5:20

THOMPSON, Land and Book, volume i, page 252. 20. Why… be ravished For why shouldest thou be fascinated with the love of a strange woman? a strong and affectionate remonstrance against such folly, as an unnecessary and baneful indulgence. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 5:21

21. The ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord Who marks all his movements; and he who has ordained marriage for the comfort and benefit of mankind and the preservation of society will not let the abuse of it go unpunished. This verse gives the strongest reason for the remonstrance of the preceding. He pondereth Though the harlot and her paramour do not. See Proverbs 5:6; Proverbs 5:22. Clarke’s note is unsurpassed: “Most people who follow unlawful pleasures think they can give them... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 5:23

23. In… his folly In his manifestation of lack of wisdom and his actual sin. Go astray The same word is rendered ravished in Proverbs 5:19-20. It conveys the idea of one drunk or delirious, who insensibly reels to destruction. read more

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