Do not strive with a man without cause, That is to say, the tendency for men to put their complete confidence in themselvestheir own reasoning, feelings, schemes, plans, impulsesrather than in the Lord and His Word. ii. (Proverbs 3:5-6). I love the rod of my heavenly Father, exclaimed the saintly Fletcher. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. endobj Do not envy the oppressor: Wisdom teaches us that though the way of the wicked may seem good and at times enviable, we should choose none of his ways. Share this:(3:1) Keeping God's Word in Your Heart and Mind (Prov 3:1 AMP) My son, forget not my law or teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments. The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; Benson Commentary. Discouraging the previous embrace of the sin or evil. ii. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/StructParents 0>> (Bridges). Do not devise: Do not plan renders a verb meaning concretely to plow and figuratively, always ethical, to prepare [i.e., plan] good or evil deeds. (Waltke), ii. i. i. If we leave it to tomorrow, it may never happen and will certainly not happen as soon as it could and should. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, In the sight of God and man. In fact, the following phrases will explain what Solomon intended with the phrase with all your heart. New wine: New wine, according to F. S. Fitzsimmonds, represents wine made from the first drippings of the juice before the winepress was trodden. It is also connected to a life of obedience, in which one does keep the commands of God. Proverbs 6. Poetical Books i. General Epistles A father who truly loves his children will correct them appropriately. b. 2023 Rev. a. So they will be life to your soul ;rI,&RT)@6sy|f4$y-Fq:-SAmKwIG6K9cc= /Dx+h= D 1)%U`ZG#X 9OQi.`V4$r+3BEK1-KaYZC|0G{Dl=iFT2g*@.9JOeQSy]Qt 5!qAn*F\A2'. Do not devise evil against your neighbor, Proverbs 1. Honour the Lord with thy substance Lay out thy estate, not to please thyself, but to glorify God; and with the first-fruits of all thy increase Or, with the chief, or best; which answers to the first-fruits under the law. BibleStudyCourses.org by Donald F. Ritsman is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered. He was a man after Gods own heart, and whatsoever he did pleased the people. The verse uses a strong anthropomorphic idea: He mocks the proud mockers. The LXX [Septuagint] has a softened interpretation: The Lord resists the proud. (Ross). i. 3Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 14. It may come through critics and adversaries. You will walk safely in your way: In principle, God guides those who honor His wisdom into paths of safety. Let your heart keep my commands: Deciding to not forget Gods word is more than a mental exercise of memory. Do not be wise in your own eyes: We can regard this as an explanation of what it means to lean on ones own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). To trust in God is to be unbottomed of thyself, and of every creature, and so to lean upon God, that if he fail thee thou sinkest. (Trapp). LESSON OBJECTIVES Goals 1. i. As we trust Him, we come to know Him better, leading to natural reverence and awe (to fear the Lord). This does not mean that life will be easy; the Bible guarantees that Christ-followers will have hard times and trials. And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. (Proverbs 3:11-12). %PDF-1.7 Proverbs 3:11-12. a. Pauline Epistles Proverbs 3:5: The Understanding not Strong Enough to Lean Upon: Chicago Sunday School Teacher. She is more precious than rubies, The Third Instruction - Proverbs 3:1-12. Solomon didnt mean my law in the sense of his own personal decrees, but as Gods word that he had internalized and made personal. No matter how much the experience hurts us, it will never harm us, because God always chastens in love. (Wiersbe). 1:1-7) As this study begins, the student is challenged immediately to commit himself to the . It will be health to your flesh, Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. c. Do not devise evil against your neighbor: Gods wisdom teaches us to treat others well. 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Do not be wise in your own eyes:Be not puffed up with vain conceit of thine own wisdom, as if that were sufficient for the conduct of all thine affairs without direction or assistance from God, or without the advice of others. (Poole). The best way to remember is to get into the habit of practicing these twin virtues of kindness and integrity: take the initiative in displaying these virtues, rather than reacting with their opposite ungodly alternatives. In a way that few would ever know, Solomon knew that the blessings of relationship with God and godly character were greater than all that a man may desire of material things. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. There is nothing safer than living in the wisdom and will of God. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Song of Solomon 5:2). Historical Books It is analogous to military training, in which, although the threat of punishment is present, even stern discipline is not necessarily retribution for offenses. She is a tree of life: Alluding most manifestly to the tree so called which God in the beginning planted in the garden of Paradise, by eating the fruit of which all the wastes of nature might have been continually repaired, so as to prevent death for ever. (Clarke). 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,. Major Prophets To whom it is due: The Hebrew of 27a (from its owners) brings out the injustice, not merely inconsiderateness, of delay. (Kidner). They will be life to your soul: Constant attention to Gods wisdom and discretion brings real benefit to life. Here's 3 principles that we can pull from this verse about how we raise our kids. Decide to acknowledge and honor God in all that we do. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week? Proverbs 3 - Wisdom from Trusting God A. World situation so confusing people have lost sense of direction. i. If it were smaller, planetary orbits would become destabilized because of the gravitational pull from other stars. Pauline Epistles And He shall direct your paths. ii. It is God that gives credit; he fashioneth mens opinions, and inclineth their hearts, as Ezra oft acknowledges with much thankfulness. And happy are all who retain her. We must beware of becoming involved in quarrels (17:14; 18:6; 25:8-9) instead of pursuing peace (Romans 12:18). And happy are all who retain her. In His great understanding God created a universe that some call just right. According to physicists and scientists, we live in a just right universe. 1. ( Proverbs 3:1-4) Walk rightly with God by valuing His word. Guiding to the rejection of sin or evil and embrace of Gods best. Wicked mens sleep is often troublesome, through the workings of their evil consciences; as our Richard III, after the murder of his own two innocent nephews, had fearful dreams. (Trapp), iii. In principle, life and heart obedience bring long life and peace. There is great blessing in trusting and obeying the Lord. i. Prophets 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and [ a]high esteem. Does this mean that to gain the joys of the next life we must bid eternal farewell to the benefits of this life? This is the worlds creed, and it is a slander from the great liar. (Bridges). The Gospels Now we should be careful. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. They live lives marked by pleasantness, by peace, and by happiness (happy are all who retain her). God may do it through the inward conviction of the Holy Spirit. a. There is also the tendency for professing Christians to be selective in their trust of the Lord; they may trust Him with regard to the great issues of eternity, but not with the issues of everyday life. If it were larger, the stars would be too hot and would burn up too quickly and too unevenly to support life. i. endobj GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Yet because He loves and delights in us, according to His wisdom He will deal with our sins, weaknesses, and failings. A proverb is a truth that is couched in a form that is easy to remember, a philosophy based on experience, and a rule for conduct. Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, vGRl d VuY(=v#or|y11e9Af!(R Still lost. i. And the man who gains understanding; Hardship and correction are involved, however, which are always hard to accept. (Garrett), iii. Pentateuch c. For whom the LORD loves He corrects: Seen rightly, Gods correction of His people is a wonderful sign of His love. You never know what you're going to. Honor Jehovah with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your harvest; (10) then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. The principle of firstfruits also means that we give to God in active anticipation that He will provide more. You can also change some of your preferences. My son, let them not depart from your eyes b. The temporary prosperity of the wicked should never make us envy or imitate them. Learn about trusting the Lord with all your heart and staying in God's path with this simple object lesson using a ping pong ball. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. If it were larger, the stars would be too hot and would burn up too quickly and too unevenly to support life. Like being out on the ocean without compass on cloudy night. For the LORD will be your confidence, GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible And your vats will overflow with new wine. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. A spirit of strife is a great hindrance to holiness (Hebrews 12:14; Colossians 3:12-15) and is inconsistent for any of Gods servants (2 Timothy 2:24). Let them not depart from your eyes: Solomon told his son the importance of constant attention to Gods wisdomanddiscretion. The principle of Proverbs 3:2 is not an absolute promise; there are some people who truly are given to obedience in both conduct and heart and die relatively young. In addition to material blessing (many times in an abundance well beyond our daily bread), what else may the child of God expect to receive from our heavenly Father and how are we to react? Happy: Blessed describes heavenly bliss stemming from being right with God; it depicts the human condition of well being that comes with Gods blessing or as a divine reward for righteousness. (Ross), ii. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. Proverbs: The Beginning of Knowledge 3. The universe has a just-right average distance between the stars. Fear the Lord and depart from evil: This is the natural result of trusting God. The New Testament And lean not on your own understanding; Death may take either him or thee before that time. (Clarke), ii. Johannine Writings In the sight of God and man. i. 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However it may come, it will not feel good, but before God could be allowed to do much good in the life of the believer. Luke-Acts ii. We must be constant to our duty because that is the way to be happy, ver 1-4. <> He knows how to prosper and take care of those who honor Him with the resources He has given to them. Happy is the man who finds wisdom, We can go forward in peace, believing that through His word, through the leading of the Holy Spirit, through the counsel of others, through godly common sense, and through life circumstances, God will direct our paths. Proverbs 3:1-35: Religious Impressions to . i. What You Do As A Parent Makes A Difference (good or bad) erB8\8%G PJb6W)ij%wXA_[ %toP'a__Mp\pg M#OIoL4Cwz?6Ny-&W*^E_j Do not devise evil against your neighbor, This verse teaches that the fear of God is foundational to true wisdom; all other types of learning are. In practical terms, what does this mean for our lives? When the fathers admonitions are violated, the son can expect the Lord to back it up with a spanking to prevent the wrong from becoming habitual. (Waltke), iii. And peace they will add to you. To put half our trust in God and half our trust in self or something else is really failure to trust the Lord at all. In our instinctive desire for ease and comfort we often wish God would not correct us. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point G. Campbell Morgan gave his own testimony to the truth of Proverbs 3:5-6: The measure in which I have trusted Jehovah and acknowledged Him, has been the measure of walking in the paths of real life.. 4. a. Keep sound wisdom and discretion; We note also that this obedience is one of the heart. i. i. ii. [Ezra 7:27-28]. (Bridges). iii. 1. C. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Length of days is in her right hand, c. By His knowledge the depths were broken up: This is likely a reference to what happened at the flood described in Noahs day (Genesis 7:11). God knew that such a judgment was necessary, and He knew how to make it happen. (Proverbs 3:7-8) Walk rightly with God by a humble, reverent life. The verse uses a strong anthropomorphic idea: He mocks the proud mockers. The LXX [Septuagint] has a softened interpretation: The Lord resists the proud. (Ross). Historical Books Pentateuch Do not envy the oppressor, b. Proverbs 22:1 - You should want a good name more than you want great riches. Wisdom is here represented as a great and generous princess distributing gifts to her subjects. (Poole), ii. Minor Prophets Be not under the influence of too nice a sense of honour. We may sympathize with this concern, knowing that as imperfect people it is impossible for us to trust in the Lord perfectly. If it were smaller, stars would not send out enough light. Our goal in obedience is not mere outward conformity to Gods will, but a heart that loves and obeys Him. Inherit glory: Not have it only, but inherit itthey shall have it as their proper, perfect, and perpetual right. (Trapp), ii. V3 - Keep it always near your heart (write it on the table of your heart) -memorize it - meditate on it -The result will be that you will have favor and will be wise in God and man's sight v4 4. But He blesses the home of the just. a. A spirit of strife is a great hindrance to holiness (Hebrews 12:14; Colossians 3:12-15) and is inconsistent for any of Gods servants (2 Timothy 2:24). Wisdom Literature i. God may do it through the inward conviction of the Holy Spirit. The Lords discipline is like that in a family, not in a school, let alone in a prison. The grand sin of the human race is their continual endeavour to live independently of God. (Clarke). D5l But shame shall be the legacy of fools. Proverbs 10. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. e. He shall direct your paths: This is the great principle of Gods response towards those who trust Him in the way described in the previous lines. 5 Let the wise hear and e increase in learning,. The perverse person is an abomination to the LORD: We should not envy or imitate the oppressor because God knows how and when to judge such wicked. Thank you for registering. d. Let not mercy and truth forsake you: Solomon wisely told his son to keep Gods loyal love (mercy, the great Hebrew word hesed) and truth close. Questions 1. As such it would be particularly potent. (Waltke). She is more precious than rubies, The surrendered heart delights in Gods direction and in Gods paths. i. (Proverbs 3:9-10), The command of Scripture is to honor the Lord with the first fruits of all your harvest. The first fruits are the first and the best; we worship the Lord not only with hymns and prayers; but with the giving of the first and the best of our material income. It imparts the kind of character and training that brings contentment and quality of life that money cant provide. How heavy those I deserve. (Bridges). 3 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life. We see people make many starts. c. He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble: This wonderful principle is repeated three times in the Bible (also in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5). And clouds drop down the dew. 3. i. Those to whom it is due: May be laborers who have earned their pay, the poor who rightly plead for help, or suppliants at the city gates who call for justice. (Garrett), iii. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, With the firstfruits of all your increase, Her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, All the things you may desire cannot compare with her, By understanding He established the heavens, By His knowledge the depths were broken up, Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, The perverse person is an abomination to the, He scorns the scornful, but gives grace to the humble, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . When Peter was in prison, in chains, between two soldiers, on the eve of his expected execution, when there seemed but a step between him and death, he was able to lie down and not be afraid. (Bridges). James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5 quote the Septuagint translation of this verse, which if anything softened the force of the Hebrew phrasing here. It imparts the kind of character and training that brings contentment and quality of life that money cant provide. Their legacy shall be shame, but God has a destiny of glory for His wise, humble ones. We say in principle because this is largely how Proverbs was written and should be regarded. Email / username or password was incorrect! Lasting joy can only be found in God. Each couplet has either a command (positive) or prohibition (negative) followed by a statement of motivation. Established the heavens:Or fitted or ordered them; framed them in that exquisite order which now they have. (Poole). Those who are wise enough to see God as He really is and ourselves as we really are will have a natural and appropriate humility. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. b. b. This means that others will recognize the competence and intelligence of the wise individual. (Garrett), iii. How can we avoid being separated from the twin virtues of kindness and integrity? We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. S. Lewis illustrates the truth by noting that an artist may not take much trouble over a picture drawn to amuse a child, but he takes endless effort over his great work of art that he loves. (Waltke), iii. Proverbs 4. xLPHU(Pq,>}i-)>z~#C7\ e%iQ,ThOK?_.gI$d28 \aG0GfUlmR\b a. It shows how pride sets God in opposition to us, but humility invites the grace of God. He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. In principle, we gather that Proverbs 3:5-6 does not describe an objectively perfect trust in God, but a heart and life that does not consciously reject or defy God with unbelief. The universe around us has the marks of a brilliant Designer whose design shows His wisdom. i. i. Some godly persons have trouble living in peace. b. c. Lean not on your own understanding: Trusting God with all our heart means to decide to put away our own understanding and instead to choose to trust God and His understanding, especially as declared in His word. Proverbs 2. ii. We regard these as true principles, not absolute promises. I love the rod of my heavenly Father, exclaimed the saintly Fletcher. General Epistles The universe has a just-right speed of light. And choose none of his ways; GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Verses 1-20 is where Solomon instructs that wisdom is; (1) rooted in sound teaching, verses 1-4; (2) Rests in trust in God (verses 5-6); When Peter was in prison, in chains, between two soldiers, on the eve of his expected execution, when there seemed but a step between him and death, he was able to lie down and not be afraid. (Bridges). So your barns will be filled with plenty, Passwords should have at least 6 characters. The LORD by wisdom founded the earth: In His work of creation, God showed great wisdom. However it may come, it will not feel good, but before God could be allowed to do much good in the life of the believer. What counsel does the father offer his son in verse 9-10 (printed below?) 3. We want to be humble and receive Gods grace. 1. Happy is the man who finds wisdom: Solomon longed for his son (and all who would read Proverbs) to seek after wisdom. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. Established the heavens:Or fitted or ordered them; framed them in that exquisite order which now they have. (Poole). But gives grace to the humble. We may request cookies to be set on your device. The radical ecological changes suggested by the flood of Noah possibly set in motion our earths modern hydrological system (clouds drop down the dew). But let your heart keep my commands; An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. C. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. iv. Do not say to your neighbor: The good we should do should be done promptly, while opportunity still exists. When you have it with you. Happy is the man who finds wisdom: Solomon longed for his son (and all who would read Proverbs) to seek after wisdom. Death may take either him or thee before that time. (Clarke), ii. @QhYa Luke-Acts This section shows that the wisdom that directs life is the same wisdom that created the universe (see discussion on 8:20-31); to surrender to Gods wisdom is to put oneself in harmony with creation, the world around one. (Ross). By contrast, fools are those who acquire or earn, not inherit, by their intractability, public shame. (Waltke), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. i. This is a blessed combination; length of days could be a curse and not a blessing without peace. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Her proceeds are better than the profits of silver: Wisdom (especially that which comes from Gods correction) is better than material gain. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. (Proverbs 3:1-4) Walk rightly with God by valuing His word. By inheritance from his father and through his own shrewd business dealings, Solomon was a fabulously wealthy man (2 Chronicles 9:22). a. WJ9# r "`T]_xh|`+(p,((SFJ SPl:Q-IAh2J@OkJ4}HPH lA8C1e'rS_4M!74 tFG^~ S9PW0 ii. Solomon told us to consciously put our trust in the Lord, the covenant God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Flesh is literally navel and is usually taken as a center point referring to the entire body. . Proverbs 3 1My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; 2For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you. The Lord corrects his children and does not treat them as criminals. Proverbs 7. (Proverbs 3:31-35) The benefit of a life that loves Gods wisdom. Johannine Writings c. They will add to you: There is a real benefit from this life and heart that obeys God. It is the choice to invite God into our everyday life and conduct. This chapter is one of the most excellent in all this book, both for argument to persuade us to be religious and for directions therein. For whom the Lord loves He corrects, The word musar [chastening] signifies correction, discipline, and instruction. i. My son, let them not depart from your eyes Do not be of a litigious, quarrelsome spirit. If thou must appeal to judicial authority to bring him that wrongs thee to reason, avoid all enmity, and do nothing in a spirit of revenge. (Clarke), iii.

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