Proverbs 10:17

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. HE (IS IN) THE WAY OF LIFE THAT KEEPETH INSTRUCTION: BUT HE THAT REFUSETH REPROOF ERRETH - rather, as margin, 'causeth to err;' and then, for the sake of correspondence, the parallel clause will be, 'The way to life (is) he that keepeth disciplinary instruction' - i:e., he shows the way to life (Maurer). But the Chaldaic takes it much as the English version-`The way of life keepeth disciplinary instruction, and he that leaveth reproof erreth.' Gejer translates the first clause as the English version, or else 'The way of life (is) to keep (the Hebrew participle standing for the infinitive) disciplinary instruction'-namely, the instruction that shows one's errors in faith or life, whether on the part of God by chastisements or on the part of ministers by reproofs. To 'keep disciplinary instruction' i...

1 The comfort of parents much depends on their children; and this suggests to both, motives to their duties. Proverbs 10:2; Proverbs 10:3. Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life. Proverbs 10:4. Those who are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith, and rich in good works. Proverbs 10:5. Here is just blame of those who trifle away opportunities, both for here and for hereafter. Proverbs 10:6. Abundance of blessings shall abide on good men; real blessings....

Verse Proverbs 10:17. _HE_ IS IN _THE WAY OF LIFE_] The truly religious man accumulates knowledge that he may the better know how to live to God, and do most good among men....

literally, A way of life is he that keepeth instruction. The verb “erreth” is better rendered in the margin. The influence for good or evil spreads beyond the man himself....

EXPOSITION VERSE 1-22:16 PART III. FIRST GREAT COLLECTION (375) OF SOLOMONIC PROVERBS. VERSE 1-12:28 First section. The sections are noted by their commencing usually with the words, "a wise son." PROVERBS 10:1 THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON. This is the title of the new part of the book; it is omitted in the Septuagint. There is some kind of loose connection in the grouping of these proverbs, but it is difficult to follow. "Ordo frustra quaeritur ubi nullus fuit observatus," says Mart. Geier. Wordsworth considers the present chapter to contain exemplifications of the principles and results of the two ways of life displayed in the preceding nine chapters. The antitheti

HE [IS IN] THE WAY OF LIFE,.... Of eternal life, which is truly, properly, and by way of eminency, "life", Matthew 19:17; and which is a life of glory; a life of perfection, of perfect holiness, knowledge, obedience, love, peace, and joy; a life free from all the inconveniences of the present life, animal or spiritual; a life of pleasure, and which will last for ever: the "way" to it is not by works of righteousness done by men, since by these the law is not fulfilled, nor justice satisfied; and therefore no justification of life by them, or what entitles to eternal life; it is sinful, dangerous, and a vain thing, to seek for eternal life in this way; Christ is the only true way to it; who, by his obedience, sufferings, and death, has opened the new and living way; and through his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, way is made for all that believe in him to enter into eternal life: and...

II. THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON: CHAPTER S 10--19:19 Beginning with the tenth chapter we have the collection of proverbs given by inspiration through Solomon. In this section the personal address, “My son,” and the personal exhortations are missing. It will be noticed that each verse in this section contains a proverb, consisting each of two lines, mostly of an antithetic character, except Proverbs 19:7, which has three lines instead of two (a tristich). It is impossible to give a detailed analysis of these Chapter s, nor can we take up each proverb separately for meditation. This must be left to each reader. By comparing Scripture with Scripture, and a prayerful study of these terse sayings, the heavenly wisdom given in these Chapter s can readily be found. There is no end to practical application. Yet even in these Chapter s a certain order is maintained. The contrast in each chap

PROVERBS 10:2 (_cf._ Psalms 3:7). RIGHTEOUSNESS: the growth of the conception of righteousness is an important subject. As in the Pss., there is a specific class the righteous opposed to the wicked. The righteous are generally synonymous with the poor and afflicted remnant, sometimes equivalent to the Hasidim of the Greek period. In general the tendency of the conception of righteousness is towards a specific moral character, rather than towards the fulfilment of legal duties. This is important in view of the implied contrast in the Synoptic Gospels between the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, and such a righteousness as our Lord taught to be the condition of entrance into the kingdom of God (_cf._ Matthe

REFUSETH. Some codices read "hateth". ERRETH. leadeth astray....

_in the way_&c. Rather (with R.V. marg.), A WAY OF LIFE IS HE THAT HEEDETH CORRECTION: But he that forsaketh reproof causeth to err. The one by his example and influence IS a way of life to his fellow men; in measure and degree he can say what only the Perfect Example could say fully, "I am the way." The other on the contrary not only goes himself, but leads others, astray....