Proverbs Book #4C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #4C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 4
Exhortation to the study of wisdom. (1-13) Cautions against
bad company, Exhortation to faith and holiness. (14-27)


Verses 1-13 We must look upon our teachers as our fathers:
though instruction carry in it reproof and correction, bid it
welcome.

Solomon's parents loved him, therefore taught him. Wise and
godly men, in every age of the world, and rank in society,
agree that true wisdom consists in obedience, and is united
to happiness. Get wisdom, take pains for it. Get the rule over
thy corruptions; take more pains to get this than the wealth of
this world.

An interest in Christ's salvation is necessary. This wisdom is
the one thing needful. A soul without true wisdom and grace
is a dead soul. How poor, contemptible, and wretched are those,
who, with all their wealth and power, die without getting
understanding, without Christ, without hope, and without God!

Let us give heed to the sayings of Him who has the words of
eternal life. Thus our path will be plain before us: by taking,
and keeping fast hold of instruction, we shall avoid being
straitened or stumbling.

Verses 14-27 The way of evil men may seem pleasant, and the
nearest way to compass some end; but it is an evil way, and
will end ill; if thou love thy God and thy soul, avoid it. It is not said,
Keep at a due distance, but at a great distance; never think you
can get far enough from it. The way of the righteous is light;
Christ is their Way, and he is the Light.

The saints will not be perfect till they reach heaven, but there
they shall shine as the sun in his strength. The way of sin is
as darkness. The way of the wicked is dark, therefore dangerous;
they fall into sin, but know not how to avoid it.

They fall into trouble, but never seek to know wherefore God
contends with them, nor what will be in the end of it. This is
the way we are bid to shun.

Attentive hearing the word of God, is a good sign of a work of
grace begun in the heart, and a good means of carrying it on.
There is in the word of God a proper remedy for all diseases of
the soul. Keep thy heart with all diligence. We must set a strict
guard upon our souls; keep our hearts from doing hurt, and getting
hurt. A good reason is given; because out of it are the issues of
life.

Above all, we should seek from the Lord Jesus that living water,
the sanctifying Spirit, issuing forth unto everlasting life. Thus we
shall be enabled to put away a froward mouth and perverse lips;
our eyes will be turned from beholding vanity, looking straight
forward, and walking by the rule of God's word, treading in the
steps of our Lord and Master.

Lord, forgive the past, and enable us to follow thee more closely
for the time to come.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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