“ Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. ”
The first beatitude of the Proverbs introduces a new lesson. “Getteth understanding,” literally as in the margin, probably in the sense of “drawing forth from God’s store, from the experience of li...
Fourth Discourse. The sage exhorts the young man to heed his oral instruction ( torah), and to trust in Yahweh, fear Him, and honour Him in the prescribed manner of firstfruits. It is interesting...
Happy . Oh, the blessedness, as in Psalms 1:1 . Note the eight occurrences of this Beatitude in Proverbs: Proverbs 3:13 ; Proverbs 8:32 ; Proverbs 8:34 (blessed); Proverbs 14:21 ; Proverbs 16...
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom - This refers to the advice given in Proverbs 2:4 (note); where see the note...
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. The concluding inference from what...
The Blessings of Obedience and of Chastisement The first and third divisions, 1-10, 21-35, are exhortations to good conduct and promises of consequent blessing. The second, 11-20, declares the pro...
CHAPTER 10 TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITY Proverbs 9:1-18 , Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Proverbs 4:1-27 AFTER the lengthened contrast between the vi...
Wisdom's Ways of Pleasantness Proverbs 3:13-26 Wisdom is susceptible of cultivation. It is a mine that needs to be worked with patient toil. Compare Proverbs 3:13-15 with Job 28:18 . It is...
As the former address had to do with the search for wisdom, this, in view of the value of if is an appeal to cultivate wisdom. The appeal consists of a declaration of its essence (verses Pro 3:1-10),...
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more prec...
Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom ,.... Some connect these words with the preceding; as if the sense was, a good man, though he is chastened by the Lord, yet is a happy man; not only because...
Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. Ver. 13. Happy is the man. ] Though afflicted, if with it instructed, si vexatio det intellectum. Bought wit i...
Happy is the man Notwithstanding all his afflictions; that findeth wisdom Which supposes his diligent searching for it, expressed Proverbs 2:4 . And the man that getteth Hebrew, יפיק, that dr...
The Excellency of Wisdom; Happiness of Those Who Find Wisdom. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man...
Happy is the man, notwithstanding all his afflictions, that findeth wisdom; which supposeth his diligent searching for it, expressed Proverbs 3:4 . That getteth, Heb. that draweth out ; which...
YHWH As Chastening Father And Wise Creator Inculcates Wisdom And Understanding As A Tree Of Life To Those Whom He Loves ( Proverbs 3:11-20 ). The reference to ‘my son' in Proverbs 3:11 (although...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 3:13 . Gets , “draws out.” Proverbs 3:13 . Lay hold , “grasp,” from a Hebrew root strong . Retaineth, “holds her fast.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Prov...
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...
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. Useful precepts and inspiring motives I. To remember and keep in our hearts the things written in this book ( Proverbs 3:1-2...
EXPOSITION Proverbs 3:1-20 4. Fourth admonitory discourse. The third chapter introduces us to a group of admonitions, and the first of these ( Proverbs 3:1-20 ) forms the fourth admonitor...
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, obtaining it with eagerness and holding it securely, and the man that getteth understanding, drawing or digging it out, even with much labor.
1 Kings 10:1-9 ; 1 Kings 10:23 ; 1 Kings 10:24 ; Ecclesiastes 9:15-18 ; Proverbs 18:1 ; Proverbs 2:4 ; Proverbs 4:5-9 ; Proverbs 8:32-35
Seeking after Wisdom Proverbs 3:13-35 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The wise man versus the foolish man. Many a man who thinks himself to be wise is a fool. Why? Because he is building his hopes upon...
Findeth — Which supposes his diligent searching for it.