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<p id="Chapter1" align="center">Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET<br>CHAPTER 1
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<p id="Pr1_1"><a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,'1-33');">Pro 1:1-33</a>. After the title the writer defines the design and nature of the instructions of the book. He paternally invites attention to those instructions and warns his readers against the enticements of the wicked. In a beautiful personification, wisdom is then introduced in a most solemn and impressive manner, publicly inviting men to receive its teachings, warning those who reject, and encouraging those who accept, the proffered instructions.
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<p><b>1-4.</b> (See JFB for <a href="./Comm/jfb/Pro/Pro000.html"><i>Introduction,</i></a> Part I).
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<p id="Pr1_2"><b>2. To know...instruction</b>—literally, "for knowing," that is, such is the design of these writings.
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<br><br><b>wisdom</b>—or the use of the best means for the best ends, is generally employed in this book for true piety.
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<br><br><b>instruction</b>—discipline, by which men are trained.
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<br><br><b>to perceive</b>—literally, "for perceiving," the design (as above)
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<br><br><b>understanding</b>—that is, words which enable one to discern good and evil.
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<p id="Pr1_3"><b>3. To receive...of wisdom</b>—For receiving that discipline which <i>discretion</i> imparts. The <i>Hebrew</i> for "wisdom" differs from that of <a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,2);">Pro 1:2</a>, and denotes rather discreet counsel. Compare the opposite traits of the fool (<a onclick="return mV('Pro',16,22);">Pro 16:22</a>).
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<br><br><b>justice...equity</b>—all the attributes of one upright in all his relations to God and man.
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<p id="Pr1_4"><b>4. simple</b>—one easily led to good or evil; so the parallel.
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<br><br><b>young man</b>—one inexperienced.
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<br><br><b>subtilty</b>—or prudence (<a onclick="return mV('Pro',3,21);">Pro 3:21</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Pro',5,21);">5:21</a>).
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<br><br><b>discretion</b>—literally, "device," both qualities, either good or bad, according to their use. Here good, as they imply wariness by which to escape evil and find good.
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<p id="Pr1_5"><b>5, 6.</b> Such writings the wise, who pursue right ends by right means, will value.
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<br><br><b>learning</b>—not the act, but matter of it.
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<br><br><b>wise counsels</b>—or the art and principles of governing.
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<p id="Pr1_6"><b>6. To understand</b>—so as to...such will be the result.
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<br><br><b>interpretation</b>—(Compare <i>Margin</i>).
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<br><br><b>words of the wise</b>—(Compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,2);">Pro 1:2</a>).
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<br><br><b>dark sayings</b>—(Compare <a onclick="return mV('Psa',49,4);">Psa 49:4</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Jhn',16,25);">Jhn 16:25</a>; and see JFB for <a href="./Comm/jfb/Pro/Pro000.html"><i>Introduction</i></a>, Part I).
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<p id="Pr1_7"><b>7. The fear of the Lord</b>—the principle of true piety (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',2,5);">Pro 2:5</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Pro',14,26,27);">14:26-27</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Job',28,28);">Job 28:28</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',34,11);">Psa 34:11</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',111,10);">111:10</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Act',9,31);">Act 9:31</a>).
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<br><br><b>beginning</b>—first part, foundation.
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<br><br><b>fools</b>—the stupid and indifferent to God's character and government; hence the wicked.
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<p id="Pr1_8"><b>8. My son</b>—This paternal form denotes a tender regard for the reader. Filial sentiments rank next to piety towards God, and ensure most distinguished rewards (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',6,20);">Pro 6:20</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Eph',6,2,3);">Eph 6:2-3</a>).
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<p id="Pr1_9"><b>9.</b> On the figures of <a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,9);">Pro 1:9</a>, compare <a onclick="return mV('Gen',41,42);">Gen 41:42</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Sgs',1,10);">Sgs 1:10</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Sgs',4,9);">4:9</a>.
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<p id="Pr1_10"><b>10-19.</b> A solemn warning against temptation.
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<br><br><b>entice</b>—literally, "open the way."
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<br><br><b>consent...not</b>—Sin is in consenting or yielding to temptation, not in being tempted.
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<p id="Pr1_11"><b>11-14.</b> Murder and robbery are given as specific illustrations.
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<br><br><b>lay wait...lurk privily</b>—express an effort and hope for successful concealment.
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<br><br><b>swallow...grave</b>—utterly destroy the victim and traces of the crime (<a onclick="return mV('Num',16,33);">Num 16:33</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',55,15);">Psa 55:15</a>). Abundant rewards of villainy are promised as the fruits of this easy and safe course.
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<p id="Pr1_15"><b>15, 16.</b> The society of the wicked (way or path) is dangerous. Avoid the beginnings of sin (<a onclick="return mV('Pro',4,14);">Pro 4:14</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',1,1);">Psa 1:1</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',119,101);">119:101</a>).
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<p id="Pr1_17"><b>17-19.</b> Men warned ought to escape danger as birds instinctively avoid visibly spread nets. But stupid sinners rush to their own ruin (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',9,16);">Psa 9:16</a>), and, greedy of gain, succeed in the very schemes which destroy them (<a onclick="return mV('1Ti',6,10);">1Ti 6:10</a>), not only failing to catch others, but procuring their own destruction.
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<p id="Pr1_20"><b>20-33.</b> Some interpreters regard this address as the language of the Son of God under the name of Wisdom (compare <a onclick="return mV('Luk',11,49);">Luk 11:49</a>). Others think that wisdom, as the divine attribute specially employed in acts of counsel and admonition, is here personified, and represents God. In either case the address is a most solemn and divine admonition, whose matter and spirit are eminently evangelical and impressive (see on JFB for <a href="./Comm/jfb/Pro/Pro008.html#Pr8_1">Pro 8:1</a>).
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<br><br><b>Wisdom</b>—literally, "Wisdoms," the plural used either because of the unusual sense, or as indicative of the great excellency of wisdom (compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',9,1);">Pro 9:1</a>).
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<br><br><b>streets</b>—or most public places, not secretly.
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<p id="Pr1_21"><b>21.</b> The publicity further indicated by terms designating places of most common resort.
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<p id="Pr1_22"><b>22. simple ones</b>—(Compare <a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,4);">Pro 1:4</a>).
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<br><br><b>simplicity</b>—implying ignorance.
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<br><br><b>scorners</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',1,1);">Psa 1:1</a>) —who despise, as well as reject, truth.
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<br><br><b>fools</b>—Though a different word is used from that of <a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,7);">Pro 1:7</a>, yet it is of the same meaning.
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<p id="Pr1_23"><b>23. reproof</b>—implying conviction deserving it (compare <a onclick="return mV('Jhn',16,8);">Jhn 16:8</a>, <i>Margin</i>).
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<br><br><b>pour out</b>—abundantly impart.
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<br><br><b>my spirit</b>—whether of wisdom personified, or of Christ, a divine agent.
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<p id="Pr1_24"><b>24. stretched...hand</b>—Earnestness, especially in beseeching, is denoted by the figure (compare <a onclick="return mV('Job',11,13);">Job 11:13</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',68,31);">Psa 68:31</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',68,31);">88:9</a>).
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<p id="Pr1_25"><b>25. set at naught</b>—rejected as of no value.
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<br><br><b>would none of</b>—literally, "were not willing or inclined to it."
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<p id="Pr1_26"><b>26, 27.</b> In their extreme distress He will not only refuse help, but aggravate it by derision.
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<p id="Pr1_27"><b>27. fear</b>—the object of it.
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<br><br><b>desolation</b>—literally, "a tumultuous noise," denoting their utter confusion.
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<br><br><b>destruction</b>—or calamity (<a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,26);">Pro 1:26</a>) compared to a whirlwind, as to fatal rapidity.
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<br><br><b>distress</b>— (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',4,1);">Psa 4:1</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Psa',44,11);">44:11</a>).
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<br><br><b>anguish</b>—a state of inextricable oppression, the deepest despair.
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<p id="Pr1_28"><b>28.</b> Now no prayers or most diligent seeking will avail (<a onclick="return mV('Pro',8,17);">Pro 8:17</a>).
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<p id="Pr1_29"><b>29, 30.</b> The sinner's infatuated rejection brings his ruin.
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<p id="Pr1_31"><b>31. fruit...way</b>—result of conduct (<a onclick="return mV('Isa',3,10);">Isa 3:10</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Eze',11,21);">Eze 11:21</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Rom',6,21);">Rom 6:21</a>; <a onclick="return mV('Gal',6,7,8);">Gal 6:7-8</a>).
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<br><br><b>be filled</b>—even to repletion (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',123,4);">Psa 123:4</a>).
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<p id="Pr1_32"><b>32. turning away</b>—that is, from the call of <a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,23);">Pro 1:23</a>.
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<br><br><b>simple</b>—as in <a onclick="return mV('Pro',1,22);">Pro 1:22</a>.
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<br><br><b>prosperity</b>—quiet, implying indifference.
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<p id="Pr1_33"><b>33. dwell safely</b>—literally, "in confidence" (<a onclick="return mV('Deu',12,10);">Deu 12:10</a>).
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<br><br><b>be quiet</b>—or at ease, in real prosperity.
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<br><br><b>from fear</b>—without fear.
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