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William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:11

Proverbs 3:11 I. Affliction acts as a dyke against the overflow of evil; it incessantly restrains and thrusts it back. Sin finds its limit in suffering; passion strikes against pain as a fatal bourne, where it perishes; lust is quenched in disgust; and death is there to say to the raging waves of our dissolute passions, "Thus far shall ye go and no farther." Thus far; namely, to that gravestone against which evil always dashes itself at last. II. Suffering is not a blessing simply because it... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:12

Proverbs 3:12 (with 1 Corinthians 15:55 ) In the case of a saint, his afflictions and death fall to be considered: (1) as they have a respect to himself, and (2) as they have a respect to his neighbours and friends. I. As they have a respect to himself. (1) The design of a saint's afflictions may be to rebuke him for backsliding, and not seldom for spiritual sloth and dulness of heart, with a view of recalling him from his wanderings, or arousing him from his lethargy. (2) A saint may be... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:17

Proverbs 3:17 There is a certain exclusiveness about this expression which stands out into a necessary emphasis; strong in the first, stronger in the second, clause of the sentence. For of many things it may be said, that some of their "ways" are "pleasant," though some be bitter; and of a very few things indeed, perhaps, it might be said that their "paths" are sometimes "peace." But of nothing in the whole world save one the life of a real child of God could it ever be spoken so broadly, so... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Proverbs 3:17

DISCOURSE: 759THE PLEASANTNESS OF RELIGIONProverbs 3:17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.TO be sincerely and eminently religious is considered by the world as a symptom of weakness and folly. But the Scriptures represent such a life as characteristic of true wisdom. Upon such “wisdom” Solomon bestows the highest commendations [Note: ver. 13–16. That this is the true meaning of “wisdom” and “understanding.” is evident from Job 28:28.]: he speaks of it as... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Proverbs 3:21-24

DISCOURSE: 760TRUE RELIGION DELINEATEDProverbs 3:21-24. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.IN the book of Proverbs, “wisdom” is generally put for religion: in some places, perhaps, it may be interpreted as representing... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

Chapter 3Chapter 3 continues toMy son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments: For length of days, long life, peace, shall they add to thee ( Proverbs 3:1-2 ).Now these are the three. And we get now into some couplets here. He gives sort of a word, and then he tells you what the result of it will be. And to keep the commandment in your heart, it will grant to you the length of days, long life, peace will they add to thee. Now the next little statement:Let not mercy and truth... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 3:1-35

Proverbs 3:2 . Length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. The premature death denounced against the profligate, and the victims of the harlot, shall be far from thy dwelling. The truth of this promise, of frequent occurrence in the sacred writings, is demonstrated by the longevity of many scripture characters; and eternal life, by way of apposition, is understood. Proverbs 3:3 . Bind them about thy neck. As vain persons decorate their bodies with gems and... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 3:1-35

Proverbs 3:1-35My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments.Useful precepts and inspiring motivesI. To remember and keep in our hearts the things written in this book (Proverbs 3:1-2). Interest dictates to us the propriety of keeping God’s commandments.II. To live in the exercise of mercy and truth (Proverbs 3:3), in every part of our intercourse with our fellow-creatures, however defective they may be in the practice of these virtues to us. As workers under the Spirit we... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 3:11

Proverbs 3:11Despise not the chastening of the Lord. Chastisements disciplinaryThe text is a kind of condensation of practical wisdom for the direction of life. It has reference to those dealings of God with men which have a stern and severe aspect, which are in themselves painful and unwelcome, and under which the human soul cannot well be satisfied or sustained aside from the two considerations, first, that they are the appointments of God, and second, that they are designed to be... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 3:12

Proverbs 3:12For whom the Lord loveth He correcteth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. The characteristics of fatherly chastisementThe paternal relation is frequently ascribed to the Almighty, as that in which He stands to His people and servants. This reminds them that they are placed by Him under discipline, and that, if they offend, they must expect to receive chastisement.I. A father will chastise his son with reluctance. He will try all other means first. When he does... read more

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