Forsake, &c. Illustrations: Moses (Hebrews 11:24-27); Caleb and Joshua (Numbers 13:30-33; Numbers 14:6-9; Numbers 14:38); Rahab (Joshua 2:9-13; Joshua 6:25.Hebrews 11:31; Hebrews 11:31); Ruth (Proverbs 1:16; Proverbs 2:11; Proverbs 2:12); Dionysius and Damaris (Acts 17:34); Ephesians (Acts 19:19; Ephesians 2:13); members of Nero's household (Philippians 1:1; Philippians 1:13; Philippians 4:22).
foolish. heartless. Hebrew. pethi (masculine plural) Not either of the three words in Proverbs 9:13 or Proverbs 1:7, but the same word as in Proverbs 9:4.
live: i.e. live for ever. See note on Leviticus 18:5.