Proverbi 3:16-26

16 Lunghezza di giorni è alla sua destra; Ricchezza e gloria alla sua sinistra.

17 Le sue vie son vie dilettevoli, E tutti i suoi sentieri sono pace.

18 Ella è un albero di vita a quelli che si appigliano ad essa; E beati coloro che la ritengono.

19 Il Signore ha fondata la terra con sapienza; Egli ha stabiliti i cieli con intendimento.

20 Per lo suo conoscimento gli abissi furono fessi, E l’aria stilla la rugiada.

21 Figliuol mio, non dipartansi giammai queste cose dagli occhi tuoi; Guarda la ragione e l’avvedimento;

22 E quelle saranno vita all’anima tua, E grazia alla tua gola.

23 Allora camminerai sicuramente per la tua via, Ed il tuo piè non incapperà.

24 Quando tu giacerai, non avrai spavento; E quando tu ti riposerai, il tuo sonno sarà dolce.

25 Tu non temerai di subito spavento, Nè della ruina degli empi, quando ella avverrà.

26 Perciocchè il Signore sarà al tuo fianco, E guarderà il tuo piè, che non sia preso.

Proverbi 3:16-26 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 3

In this chapter, Wisdom, or Christ, delivers out some fresh lessons and instructions to his children; as not to forget his doctrine, but heartily attend to his precepts and ordinances, seeing these are the means of lengthening out their days, and of enjoying peace, Pr 3:1,2; as well as had the promise of the mercy and truth of God, and the continuance of them, annexed to them; and therefore are exhorted to keep close to them, and show the greatest value and affection for them, which was the way to find favour with, and to be taken notice of by, God and man, Pr 3:3,4; and then he proceeds to exhort them to a hearty trust in the Lord, without dependence on themselves; and to seek direction from him in every step they took, which they might expect to have, Pr 3:5,6; to humility and the fear of God, and fleeing from evil, which they would find would much contribute to their health, Pr 3:7,8; to liberality in supporting the worship of God, and the interest of religion, which would turn to account and profit to them, Pr 3:9,10; to patience in bearing the chastisement of the Lord, as coming from a loving father, Pr 3:11,12; then follows a commendation of wisdom, and the happiness of the man possessed of it is declared, Pr 3:13; from the profit, preciousness, pleasure, and usefulness of it, Pr 3:14-18; and from its concern in the works of creation and providence, Pr 3:19,20; and from that comfort, honour, safety, and security, which come by the doctrines and instructions of Wisdom, and a steady regard to them, Pr 3:21-26; and the chapter is concluded with exhortations to beneficence, charity, concord, and peace with neighbours, Pr 3:27-30; and to shun the ways of wicked men, urged from the different state and condition of wicked men and fools, and of the just, the lowly, and wise, Pr 3:31-35.