Matthew Poole Commentary - Proverbs 1:1 - 1:1

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Proverbs 1:1 - 1:1


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PROVERBS CHAPTER 1



The use of the proverbs, Pro_1:1-6. An exhortation to fear God, and believe his word, Pro_1:7. The glory of those children that obey the instruction of their parents, Pro_1:8,9. A caution against yielding to enticing sinners, Pro_1:10. The contrivance, Pro_1:11,12, arguments, and invitation of these sinners, Pro_1:13,14. Reasons against complying with them, Pro_1:15-19. Wisdom's call to repentance, Pro_1:20-22. Her promise, Pro_1:23. Her complaints and threatenings, Pro_1:24-30. The fruit of sin, Pro_1:31,32. Peace to the penitent, Pro_1:33.



Proverbs are ancient, and wise, and short sayings in common use; whereof some are plain and easy, others are intricate and obscure.



Of Solomon; proceeding from Solomon, and most of them digested by him into this book. See the preface.