“ Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. ”
“Ways” and “paths” describe the two kinds of roads, the “highway” and the “byway.” In both these he who was guided by Wisdom would walk securely.
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...
Her ways, &c. Illustration: Hezekiah ( 2 Chronicles 29:36 ; 2 Chronicles 30:26 . Contrast 2 Chronicles 28 ). Compare Acts 2:46 ; Acts 8:6 ; Acts 13:52 ; 2 Corinthians 8:2 . peace . well...
DISCOURSE: 759 THE PLEASANTNESS OF RELIGION Proverbs 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 a...
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Her ways are ways of pleasantness - These blessings of true religion require little comment. They are well expressed by the poet in...
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,...
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Both the way, and the end to which the way leads, is peace. Tho...
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...
Peace. — The highest reward of the New Testament for the life of thankful dependence upon God ( Philippians 4:6-7 ).
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...
Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness ,.... The "ways" and methods which Christ took to bring about the salvation of his people; some in eternity, as engaging as a surety for them, entering into a cov...
Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace. Ver. 17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness. ] Such as were those of Adam before his fall, strewed with roses, paved with peace....
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...
Are ways of pleasantness; are exceedingly delightful, to wit, to those who know them and walk in them; whose judgment is certainly to be preferred before the contrary opinion of ungodly men, who ar...
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 3:17 (with John 16:33 ) I. Religion, regarded as a theory of a perfect state, is right in pronouncing itself a way of pleasantness and a path of peace. If a man could but walk perfect...
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
Isaiah 26:3 ; Isaiah 57:19 ; Luke 1:79 ; Matthew 11:28-30 ; Philippians 4:8 ; Philippians 4:9 ; Proverbs 2:10 ; Proverbs 22:18 ; Psalms 112:1 ; Psalms 119:103 ; Psalms 119:14 ; Psalms 119...
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...
Peace — Procure a blessed tranquility in a man's mind and conscience.