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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 2 - Introduction

Wisdom promiseth godliness to her children, safety from evil company, and direction in good ways.

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See also Proverbs 2 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Third Address. Chap. 2. Proverbs 2:1 The diligent pursuit of Wisdom is inculcated (Proverbs 2:1), as of that which in its essence is the knowledge and fear of God (Proverbs 2:5), and in its fruits pr...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:2 instruction; (i-5) 'Wisdom' here and in ver. 7 is _ chokmah_ . 'Instruction' means also, 'correction,' 'warning,' 'discipline,' Job 36:10 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 2 This chapter directs to the means of attaining to the knowledge of divine things, and shows the profit and advantage arising from thence. The means are, embracing the doctr...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 3004. B.C. 1000._ Solomon having in the former chapter bespoken the attention of his readers, and foretold the destruction of those that are obstinate in their impiety, in this chapter applies...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Promises to those who seek wisdom. (1-9) The advantages of wisdom. (10-22)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    DISCOURSE 2. THE SOURCE OF TRUE WISDOM IS YHWH, AND THOSE WHO TRULY SEEK WISDOM WILL FIND YHWH HIMSELF, AND HE WILL THEN REVEAL HIS WISDOM TO THEM. AND THIS WISDOM THAT GOD GIVES THEM WILL DELIVER THE...

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