Proverbs 2:17 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God. Which forsaketh the guide of her youth - Leaves her father's house and instructions, and abandons herself to the public.

The covenant of her God - Renounces the true religion, and mixes with idolaters; for among them prostitution was enormous. Or by the covenant may be meant the matrimonial contract, which is a covenant made in the presence of God between the contracting parties, in which they bind themselves to be faithful to each other.

Proverbs 2:17

17 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.