Proverbs 1:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity - "wisdom" х haskeel (H7919)]; a different Hebrew word from that for "wisdom" in Proverbs 1:2. It means intelligence or prudence, circumspect consideration. "Justice" ( tsedeq (H6664)) or righteousness is the principle, and includes our duties both to God and man. "Judgment" ( mishpaaT (H4941)) is the act of putting into exercise justice toward men. "Equity" ( meeyshaariym (H4339)) - literally, rightnesses, uprightnesses, or sincerity in both justice and judgment (Proverbs 2:9).

Proverbs 1:3

3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;a