Proverbios 3:19-29

19 El SEÑOR con sabiduría fundó la tierra; afirmó los cielos con inteligencia

20 Con su ciencia se partieron los abismos, y destilan el rocío los cielos

21 Hijo mío, no se aparten de tus ojos; guarda la sabiduría y el consejo

22 y serán vida a tu alma, y gracia a tu cuello

23 Entonces andarás por tu camino confiadamente, y tu pie no tropezará

24 Cuando te acostares, no tendrás temor; antes te acostarás, y tu sueño será suave

25 No tendrás temor del pavor repentino, ni de la ruina de los impíos cuando viniere

26 porque el SEÑOR será tu confianza, y él guardará tu pie para que no seas tomado

27 No detengas el bien de sus dueños, cuando tuvieres poder para hacerlo

28 No digas a tu prójimo: Ve, y vuelve, y mañana te daré; cuando tienes contigo qué darle

29 No pienses mal contra tu prójimo, estando él confiado de ti

Proverbios 3:19-29 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.