4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth--
4 To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality.
4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion--
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.
32 But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.
32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding:
32 He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.
32 Adultery is a brainless act, soul-destroying, self-destructive;
32 Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul.
32 But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys himself.
(Read Proverbs 6:20-35)
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affections.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 1:4
Commentary on Proverbs 1:1-6
(Read Proverbs 1:1-6)
The lessons here given are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways, according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important points of truth, and a greater than Solomon is here. Christ speaks by his word and by his Spirit. Christ is the Word and the Wisdom of God, and he is made to us wisdom.