“ Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. ”
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...
DISCOURSE: 760 TRUE RELIGION DELINEATED Proverbs 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 ne...
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.
My son, let not them depart, &c.— Wisdom gives life, health, safety, to body and soul: it is the most precious ornament of those who possess it: for the rest, when the wise man in so many place...
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy feet shall not stumble - ( Psalms 91:11-12 ; Proverbs 10:9 . When t...
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),...
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 n...
Then shall thou walk in thy way safely ,.... In the way of thy duty and business, without fear of any enemy; having in sight the Captain of salvation gone before, and walking in such ways of pleasan...
Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. Ver. 23. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely. ] Fiducialiter, saith the Vulgate - confidently and securely. Every malvo...
Then shalt thou walk in thy way Manage all thy employments and concerns safely, securely , or confidently , without danger or fear, casting thy care on God, in the discharge of thy duty. And thy...
The Excellency of Wisdom. 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So sha...
Walk in thy way; manage all thy employments and concerns. Safely, or securely , or confidently , without danger or fear; casting thy care upon God in the discharge of thy duty. Shall not stumb...
Responding To God's Wisdom And Understanding Will Result In Life, Peace And Security But Must Result In Positive Behaviour Towards Others, For YHWH Will Bless The Righteous, Lowly And Wise Whilst He...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 3:21 . Them, i.e. “sound wisdom and discretion;” Sound wisdom, the same word as in chap. Proverbs 2:7 (see notes there). Miller translates here, as there, “ someth...
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
Proverbs 10:9 ; Proverbs 2:8 ; Proverbs 4:12 ; Psalms 121:3 ; Psalms 121:8 ; Psalms 37:23 ; Psalms 37:24 ; Psalms 37:31 ; Psalms 91:11 ; Zechariah 10:12
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...