Contrasted with sensual allurements are the advantages of divine wisdom, which publicly invites men, offers the best principles of life, and the most valuable benefits resulting from receiving her counsels. Her relati…
III. For . . . truth--literally, "My palate shall meditate," or (as Orientals did) "mutter," my though…
For . . . truth--literally, "My palate shall meditate," or (as Orientals did) "mutter," my thoughts expressed only to myself are truth.
wickedness--specially falsehood, as opposed to truth.
IV
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IV. in righteousness--or, "righteous" (Psa 9:8; Psa 11:7).
in righteousness--or, "righteous" (Psa 9:8; Psa 11:7).
froward--literally, "twisted," or contradictory, that is, to truth.
V
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V. plain . . . understandeth--easily seen by those who apply their minds.
plain . . . understandeth--easily seen by those who apply their minds.
that find--implying search.
VI
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VI. not silver--preferable to it, so last clause implies comparison.
not silver--preferable to it, so last clause implies comparison.
VII
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VII. (Compare Pro 3:14-15).
(Compare Pro 3:14-15).
VIII
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VIII. prudence--as in Pro 8:5. The connection of "wisdom" and "prudence" is that of the dictates of sou…
prudence--as in Pro 8:5. The connection of "wisdom" and "prudence" is that of the dictates of sound wisdom and its application.
find . . . inventions--or, "devices," "discreet ways" (Pro 1:4).
IX
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IX. For such is the effect of the fear of God, by which hatred to evil preserves from it.
For such is the effect of the fear of God, by which hatred to evil preserves from it.
froward mouth--or, "speech" (Pro 2:12; Pro 6:14).
X
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X. It also gives the elements of good character in counsel.
It also gives the elements of good character in counsel.
sound wisdom-- (Pro 2:7).
I . . . strength--or, "As for me, understanding is strength to me," the source of power (Ecc 9:16); good judgment gives more efficiency to actions;
XI
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XI. of which a wisely conducted government is an example.
of which a wisely conducted government is an example.
XII
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XII. early--or, "diligently," which may include the usual sense of early in life.
early--or, "diligently," which may include the usual sense of early in life.
XIII
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XIII. durable riches . . . righteousness--Such are the "riches," enduring sources of happiness in moral…
durable riches . . . righteousness--Such are the "riches," enduring sources of happiness in moral possessions (compare Pro 3:16).
XIV
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XIV. (Compare Pro 8:11; Pro 3:16).
(Compare Pro 8:11; Pro 3:16).
XV
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XV. The courses in which wisdom leads conduct to a true present prosperity (Pro 23:5).
The courses in which wisdom leads conduct to a true present prosperity (Pro 23:5).
16
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16. Strictly, God's attributes are part of Himself. Yet, to the poetical structure of the whole passa…
Strictly, God's attributes are part of Himself. Yet, to the poetical structure of the whole passage, this commendation of wisdom is entirely consonant. In order of time all His attributes are coincident and eternal as Himself. But to set forth the importance of wisdom as devising the products of benevolence and power, it is here assigned a precedence. As it has such in divine, so should it be desired in human, affairs (compare Pro 3:19).
possessed--or, "created"; in either sense, the idea of precedence.
in the beginning--or simply, "beginning," in apposition with "me."
before . . . of old--preceding the most ancient deeds.
17
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17. I was set up--ordained, or inaugurated (Psa 2:6). The other terms carry out the idea of the earli…
I was set up--ordained, or inaugurated (Psa 2:6). The other terms carry out the idea of the earliest antiquity, and illustrate it by the details of creation [Pro 8:24-29].
18
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18. brought forth--(Compare Psa 90:2).
brought forth--(Compare Psa 90:2).
abounding--or, "laden with water."
19
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19. settled--that is, sunk in foundations.
settled--that is, sunk in foundations.
20
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20. fields--or, "out places," "deserts," as opposite to (habitable) "world."
fields--or, "out places," "deserts," as opposite to (habitable) "world."
highest part--or, "sum," all particles together,
21
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21. when he set . . . depth--marked out the circle, according to the popular idea of the earth, as ci…
when he set . . . depth--marked out the circle, according to the popular idea of the earth, as circular, surrounded by depths on which the visible concave heavens rested.
22
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22. established . . . deep--that is, so as to sustain the waters above and repress those below the fi…
established . . . deep--that is, so as to sustain the waters above and repress those below the firmament (Gen 1:7-11; Job 26:8).
23
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23. commandment--better, the shore, that is, of the sea.
commandment--better, the shore, that is, of the sea.
foundations--figuratively denotes the solid structure (Job 38:4; Psa 24:2).
24
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24. one brought up--an object of special and pleasing regard. The bestowal of wisdom on men is repres…
one brought up--an object of special and pleasing regard. The bestowal of wisdom on men is represented by its finding a delightful residence and pleasing God.
25
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25. Such an attribute men are urged to seek.
Such an attribute men are urged to seek.
26
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26. watching . . . waiting--literally, "so as to watch"; wait, denoting a most sedulous attention.
watching . . . waiting--literally, "so as to watch"; wait, denoting a most sedulous attention.
27
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27. (Compare Luk 13:23-24).
(Compare Luk 13:23-24).
28
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28. sinneth . . . me--or better, "missing me," as opposed to "finding" [Pro 8:35].
sinneth . . . me--or better, "missing me," as opposed to "finding" [Pro 8:35].
love death--act as if they did (compare Pro 17:9).
Next: Proverbs Chapter 9
Antiguo Testamento
Proverbs — Capítulo 8
Contrasted with sensual allurements are the advantages of divine wisdom, which publicly invites men, offers the best principles of life, and the most valuable benefits resulting from receiving her counsels. Her relati…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1¿No clama la sabiduría, Y da su voz la inteligencia?
2En las alturas junto al camino, A las encrucijadas de las veredas se para;
3En el lugar de las puertas, a la entrada de la ciudad, A la entrada de las puertas da voces:
4Oh hombres, a vosotros clamo; Dirijo mi voz a los hijos de los hombres.
5Entended, oh simples, discreción; Y vosotros, necios, entrad en cordura.
6Oíd, porque hablaré cosas excelentes, Y abriré mis labios para cosas rectas.
7Porque mi boca hablará verdad, Y la impiedad abominan mis labios.
8Justas son todas las razones de mi boca; No hay en ellas cosa perversa ni torcida.
9Todas ellas son rectas al que entiende, Y razonables a los que han hallado sabiduría.
10Recibid mi enseñanza, y no plata; Y ciencia antes que el oro escogido.
11Porque mejor es la sabiduría que las piedras preciosas; Y todo cuanto se puede desear, no es de compararse con ella.
12Yo, la sabiduría, habito con la cordura, Y hallo la ciencia de los consejos.
13El temor de Jehová es aborrecer el mal; La soberbia y la arrogancia, el mal camino, Y la boca perversa, aborrezco.
14Conmigo está el consejo y el buen juicio; Yo soy la inteligencia; mío es el poder.
15Por mí reinan los reyes, Y los príncipes determinan justicia.
16Por mí dominan los príncipes, Y todos los gobernadores juzgan la tierra.
17Yo amo a los que me aman, Y me hallan los que temprano me buscan.
18Las riquezas y la honra están conmigo; Riquezas duraderas, y justicia.
19Mejor es mi fruto que el oro, y que el oro refinado; Y mi rédito mejor que la plata escogida.
20Por vereda de justicia guiaré, Por en medio de sendas de juicio,
21Para hacer que los que me aman tengan su heredad, Y que yo llene sus tesoros.
22Jehová me poseía en el principio, Ya de antiguo, antes de sus obras.
23Eternamente tuve el principado, desde el principio, Antes de la tierra.
24Antes de los abismos fui engendrada; Antes que fuesen las fuentes de las muchas aguas.
25Antes que los montes fuesen formados, Antes de los collados, ya había sido yo engendrada;
26No había aún hecho la tierra, ni los campos, Ni el principio del polvo del mundo.
27Cuando formaba los cielos, allí estaba yo; Cuando trazaba el círculo sobre la faz del abismo;
28Cuando afirmaba los cielos arriba, Cuando afirmaba las fuentes del abismo;
29Cuando ponía al mar su estatuto, Para que las aguas no traspasasen su mandamiento; Cuando establecía los fundamentos de la tierra,
30Con él estaba yo ordenándolo todo, Y era su delicia de día en día, Teniendo solaz delante de él en todo tiempo.
31Me regocijo en la parte habitable de su tierra; Y mis delicias son con los hijos de los hombres.
32Ahora, pues, hijos, oídme, Y bienaventurados los que guardan mis caminos.
33Atended el consejo, y sed sabios, Y no lo menospreciéis.
34Bienaventurado el hombre que me escucha, Velando a mis puertas cada día, Aguardando a los postes de mis puertas.
35Porque el que me halle, hallará la vida, Y alcanzará el favor de Jehová.
36Mas el que peca contra mí, defrauda su alma; Todos los que me aborrecen aman la muerte.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
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I. wisdom--literally, "subtilty" in a good sense, or, "prudence."
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II. excellent things--or, "plain," "manifest."
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III. For . . . truth--literally, "My palate shall meditate," or (as Orientals did) "mutter," my though…
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IV. in righteousness--or, "righteous" (Psa 9:8; Psa 11:7).
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V. plain . . . understandeth--easily seen by those who apply their minds.
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VI. not silver--preferable to it, so last clause implies comparison.
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VII. (Compare Pro 3:14-15).
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VIII. prudence--as in Pro 8:5. The connection of "wisdom" and "prudence" is that of the dictates of sou…
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IX. For such is the effect of the fear of God, by which hatred to evil preserves from it.
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X. It also gives the elements of good character in counsel.
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XI. of which a wisely conducted government is an example.
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XII. early--or, "diligently," which may include the usual sense of early in life.
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XIII. durable riches . . . righteousness--Such are the "riches," enduring sources of happiness in moral…
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XIV. (Compare Pro 8:11; Pro 3:16).
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XV. The courses in which wisdom leads conduct to a true present prosperity (Pro 23:5).
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16. Strictly, God's attributes are part of Himself. Yet, to the poetical structure of the whole passa…
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17. I was set up--ordained, or inaugurated (Psa 2:6). The other terms carry out the idea of the earli…
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18. brought forth--(Compare Psa 90:2).
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19. settled--that is, sunk in foundations.
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20. fields--or, "out places," "deserts," as opposite to (habitable) "world."
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21. when he set . . . depth--marked out the circle, according to the popular idea of the earth, as ci…
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22. established . . . deep--that is, so as to sustain the waters above and repress those below the fi…
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23. commandment--better, the shore, that is, of the sea.
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24. one brought up--an object of special and pleasing regard. The bestowal of wisdom on men is repres…
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25. Such an attribute men are urged to seek.
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26. watching . . . waiting--literally, "so as to watch"; wait, denoting a most sedulous attention.
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27. (Compare Luk 13:23-24).
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28. sinneth . . . me--or better, "missing me," as opposed to "finding" [Pro 8:35].