Proverbs 3:5-15

5 habe fiduciam in Domino ex toto corde tuo et ne innitaris prudentiae tuae

6 in omnibus viis tuis cogita illum et ipse diriget gressus tuos

7 ne sis sapiens apud temet ipsum time Dominum et recede a malo

8 sanitas quippe erit umbilico tuo et inrigatio ossuum tuorum

9 honora Dominum de tua substantia et de primitiis omnium frugum tuarum

10 et implebuntur horrea tua saturitate et vino torcularia redundabunt

11 disciplinam Domini fili mi ne abicias nec deficias cum ab eo corriperis

12 quem enim diligit Dominus corripit et quasi pater in filio conplacet sibi

13 beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam et qui affluit prudentia

14 melior est adquisitio eius negotiatione argenti et auro primo fructus eius

15 pretiosior est cunctis opibus et omnia quae desiderantur huic non valent conparari

Proverbs 3:5-15 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.