34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
34 Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.
34 Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors.
34 Blessed the man, blessed the woman, who listens to me, awake and ready for me each morning, alert and responsive as I start my day's work.
34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors.
34 Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 8:34
Commentary on Proverbs 8:32-36
(Read Proverbs 8:32-36)
Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice, and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, and prayer. The children of the world find time for vain amusements, without neglecting what they deem the one thing needful. Does it not show contempt of Wisdom's instructions, when people professing godliness, seek excuses for neglecting the means of grace? Christ is Wisdom, and he is Life to all believers; nor can we obtain God's favour, unless we find Christ, and are found in him. Those who offend Christ deceive themselves; sin is a wrong to the soul. Sinners die because they will die, which justifies God when he judges.