1-6 The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who
feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught. If young people
take heed to their ways, according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will
gain knowledge and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important
points of truth, and a... [ Continue Reading ]
7-9 Fools are persons who have no true wisdom, who follow their own
devices, without regard to reason, or reverence for God. Children are
reasonable creatures, and when we tell them what they must do, we must
tell them why. But they are corrupt and wilful, therefore with the
instruction there is nee... [ Continue Reading ]
10-19 Wicked people are zealous in seducing others into the paths of
the destroyer: sinners love company in sin. But they have so much the
more to answer for. How cautious young people should be! "Consent thou
not." Do not say as they say, nor do as they do, or would have thee to
do; have no fellow... [ Continue Reading ]
20-33 Solomon, having showed how dangerous it is to hearken to the
temptations of Satan, here declares how dangerous it is not to hearken
to the calls of God. Christ himself is Wisdom, is Wisdoms. Three sorts
of persons are here called by Him: 1. Simple ones. Sinners are fond of
their simple notion... [ Continue Reading ]