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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Proverbs Chapter 3 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Proverbs Chapter 3 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. length . . . life--often promised as blessings
(Ps 21:4; 91:16).
peace--includes prosperity
(Ps 125:5).
add--abound to thee.
Proverbs Chapter 3 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. mercy and truth--God's faithfulness to His promises is often expressed by these terms
(Ps 25:10; 57:3).
As attributes of men, they express integrity in a wide sense
(Pr 16:6; 20:28).
bind . . . write . . . heart--outwardly adorn and inwardly govern motives.
Proverbs Chapter 3 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4. favour--grace, amiability
(Pr 22:11; Ps 45:2);
united with this,
a good understanding--(Compare Margin), a discrimination, which secures success.
in the sight . . . man--such as God and man approve.
Proverbs Chapter 3 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5. Trust . . . heart--This is the center and marrow of true wisdom
(Pr 22:19; 28:25).
The positive duty has its corresponding negation in the admonition against self-confidence.
Proverbs Chapter 3 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6. ways--
(Ps 1:1).
acknowledge--by seeking His wise aid
(Pr 16:3; Ps 37:5; Jer 9:23, 24).
direct--literally, "make plain" (compare
Heb 12:13).
Proverbs Chapter 3 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7. (Compare
Pr 27:2; Ro 12:16).
fear . . . evil--reverentially regarding His law.
Proverbs Chapter 3 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8. It--This conduct.
health--(Compare Margin).
to thy navel--for all the organs of nourishment.
marrow--(Compare Margin).
bones--frame of body. True piety promotes bodily health.
Pr 3:1-35.
The study of truth commended. God must be feared, honored, and trusted, and filial submission, under chastisement, exhibited. The excellence of wisdom urged and illustrated by its place in the divine counsels. Piety enforced by a contrast of the destiny of the righteous and the wicked.
1. law [and] commandments--all divine instructions (see on
Ps 119:1
and
Ps 119:4).
let thine heart keep--or sincerely observe
(Pr 4:13; 5:2).