“ Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. ”
Length of days [is] in her right hand; (h) [and] in her left hand riches and honour. (h) Meaning, that he seeks wisdom, that is, suffers himself to be governed by the Word of God, will have all pros...
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...
in her right hand . in her power; "hand" put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for use as. grand agency for good of all kinds. Not necessarily. long life conferred. See note on Proverbs 3:...
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Length of days is in her right hand - A wicked man shortens his days by excesses; a righteous man prolongs his by temp...
Length of days is in her right hand— The wise man represents wisdom (i.e. holiness or religion ) as other authors have done, particularly the excellent Cebes, in the shape of a beautiful woman,...
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Length of days is in her right hand (cf. note, Proverbs 3:2 ); and in her left hand riches and honour. Wisdom is...
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...
Length of days [is] in her right hand ,.... Wisdom is here represented as a queen, as indeed she is above all kings and queens; see Proverbs 8:15 ; holding in one hand, instead of a sceptre, "lengt...
Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour. Ver. 16. Length of days is in her right hand. ] This is the same in effect with Proverbs 3:2 . See Trapp on " Pr...
Length of days is in her right hand Wisdom is here represented as a great and generous princess, distributing gifts to her subjects. She holds forth in her right hand the great blessing of health a...
The Excellency of Wisdom; Happiness of Those Who Find Wisdom. 13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man...
Wisdom is here represented as a great and generous princess distributing gifts to her subjects. She giveth them long life , &c., unless when she foresees that these things would prove snares and...
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...
The Happiness of Possessing True Wisdom
1 Corinthians 3:21-23 ; 1 Kings 3:13 ; 1 Timothy 4:8 ; 2 Corinthians 6:10 ; Mark 10:30 ; Proverbs 4:6-9 ; Proverbs 8:18-21 ; Proverbs 3:2 ; Proverbs 4:10 ; Psalms 21:4 ; Psalms 71:9
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...