15. Rubies Original word uncertain; pearls, red corals, or some kind of precious stones. Some think the magnet or loadstone intended. Things thou canst desire Or, desirable things, delights; that is, jewels, so much sought after in the East for the adornment of both sexes. read more
16. Right hand… left hand Wisdom is here represented as dispensing her blessings with both hands, that is, abundantly. Some of the older commentators, and also some of the later, think that the blessings of the right hand have the precedence in value. “It was but just,” says Patrick, “to place length of days in her right hand; that is, to give it the precedence, because it was the chief promise of the law, and, indeed, the most desirable of earthly blessings, without which nothing can be... read more
17. Her ways Those she points out and recommends for her followers to walk in. Peace שׁלום , ( shalom,) a very comprehensive word, expressive of health, quietude, prosperity, and good in general. read more
18. Tree of life Well paraphrased by Patrick: “In short, wisdom leads into a paradise, and supplies the place of the tree of life, (Genesis 2:9; Genesis 3:22,) from which our first parents were banished: that is, gives not only a present but an immortal satisfaction to all those who strongly apprehend and retain her precepts; and, therefore, I again pronounce him happy above all other men, and above all expression, who constantly and firmly adheres to them.” Retaineth her Hardly strong... read more
19, 20. The Lord by wisdom These verses seem to be added for the purpose of commending, in the strongest manner, the pursuit of wisdom. It is an attribute of God himself. By attaining and appreciating true wisdom, a man comes into communion with Jehovah, and participates with him in the enjoyment of the same excellency; for it is in or by wisdom that he performs all his works, some samples of which are given a part for all. The terms here rendered wisdom, understanding, and knowledge,... read more
21. The direct address is resumed. The pupil is exhorted by various most desirable considerations to follow after and adhere to wisdom. Let not them Either the various precepts before given, or that sound wisdom and discretion which are real and essential. Zockler renders last clause, “Thoughtfulness and circumspection.” Miller, “Stable and well considered.” read more
22. Life unto thy soul The verse may be rendered: Thus shall there be life (pl., intensive, great life) to “thy soul, and grace to thy neck.” They are both vital and ornamental. read more
23. Then shalt thou walk… safely “Then the journey of thy life shall be safe and smooth.” Stuart. read more
24. Sleep… sweet The preceding verse describes the safety and prosperity of more active life; this one, the security and pleasantness of repose. The truly wise man the virtuously wise knows that the Lord is his guardian, that he that keepeth him shall neither slumber nor sleep. Comp. Psalms 127:1-2; Jeremiah 31:26. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:13-14
13, 14. Here, from his digressions into the sundry particulars above, the instructor returns to the general theme, the excellency of true wisdom. Supremely happy is the man that findeth out, acquireth, this divine blessing understanding. Getteth Hebrew, draws out. Fine gold חרוצ , ( hharuts,) is a word which has exercised the ingenuity of the learned. Nothing very decisive has yet been arrived at as to its specific application. It is supposed to have been a technical word... read more