Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
Ascension Day
Ascension Day
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!
Click here to learn more!
Bible Commentaries
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament Darby's Synopsis
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Proverbs 3". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/proverbs-3.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Proverbs 3". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (42)Individual Books (3)
Introduction
1:2 instruction; (i-5) 'Wisdom' here and in ver. 7 is chokmah . 'Instruction' means also, 'correction,' 'warning,' 'discipline,' Job 36:10 .
Verse 4
3:4 understanding (i-8) Or 'sense,' 'wisdom,' or 'esteem.' see Note, ch. 1.3.
Verse 5
3:5 intelligence; (k-14) Or 'discernment,' as ch. 2.3.
Verse 6
3:6 plain (l-11) Or 'straight;' and so ch. 11.5. see Psalms 5:8 .
Verse 11
3:11 instruction (m-6) See ch. 1.2. chastisement; (n-14) Or 'loathe not his reproof.'
Verse 15
3:15 rubies; (o-6) Or 'coral;' others 'pearls,' see Job 28:18 .
Verse 20
3:20 up, (a-8) Or 'were torn up.' see Genesis 7:11 ; or 'burst forth.'
Verse 21
3:21 keep (b-10) Strictly, 'observe;' and so ch. 4.13; Job 7:20 . wisdom (c-12) Or 'true counsel.' see Note, ch. 2.7.
Verse 32
3:32 perverse (d-3) Strictly, 'turned aside,' 'perverted,' as chs. 2.15; 14.2. It is the opposite of jashar , 'upright,' in this verse.