Proverbs 7:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

Ver. 15. Therefore came I forth.] As having much good cheer at home, as at all peace offerings they had. Gluttony is the gallery that lustfulness walks through. a

Diligently to seek thy face.] Or, Thy person, not thy purse; thee, not thine do I seek. Quis credit? who belives that?

And I have found thee.] By a providence, no doubt; God must have a hand in it, or else it is marvel. "God hath given me my hire," said Leah; "because I have given my maid to my husband." Gen 30:18 See 1Sa 23:7 Zechariah 11:5 .

a Sine cerere et libero friget Venus.

Proverbs 7:15

15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.