Proverbs 22
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15. is bound--or firmly fixed. Chastisement deters from crime and so leads to reformation of principle.
16. These two vices pertain to the same selfish feeling. Both are deservedly odious to God and incur punishment.
17. Here begins another division of the book, marked by those encouragements to the pursuit of wisdom, which are found in the earlier chapters. It will be observed that at Proverbs 22:22-24:12', the proverbs are generally expressed in two verses instead of one
18. These lessons must be laid up in the mind, and
fitted--or better, "fixed" in the lips so as to be ever ready.
19. That . . . Lord--This is the design of the instruction.
20. excellent things--or probably of former times.
counsels and knowledge--both advice and instruction.
21. Specially he desires to secure accuracy, so that his pupil may teach others.
22, 23. Here follow ten precepts of two verses each. Though men fail to defend the poor, God will ( Proverbs 17:5 , Psalms 12:5 ).
in the gate--place of public gathering ( Job 5:4 , Psalms 69:12 ).
24, 25. (Compare Proverbs 2:12-15 , 4:14 ).
25. a snare . . . soul--The unsuspecting are often misled by bad company.
26, 27. (Compare Proverbs 6:1 , 17:18 ).
27. should he take, &c.--that is, the creditor.
28. (Compare Proverbs 23:10 ). Do not entrench on others ( Deuteronomy 19:14 , 27:17 ).
29. Success rewards diligence ( Proverbs 10:4 , 21:5 ).