Provérbios 3

Provérbios 3

Proverbs Overview Purpose of Proverbs 1:1-7 Proverbs to Youth 1:8-9:18 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-24:34 Proverbs of Solomon (Hezekiah) 25:1-29:27 Words of Agur 30:1-30:33 Words of Lemuel 31:1-31:31 Father's Exhortations First Collection of Solomon Second Collection of Solomon Numerical Proverbs Wisdom for Leaders 31:1-9 Virtuous Wife 31:10-31 Title: Proverbs 1:1 Precepts of Wisdom Proverbs of Solomon Proverbs Copied by Hezekiah's Men Proverbs of Agur Proverbs of Lemuel 31:1-9 Capable Wife 31:10-31 Theme: Proverbs 1:7 Wisdom for Young Men Proverbs for Everyone Personal Notes from Agur & Lemuel Prologue Principles of Wisdom Epilogue Commend Wisdom Counsel of Wisdom Comparisons of Wisdom Proverbs 3:1 My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; KJV Proverbs 3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: forget. ch. 1:8; 4:5; 31:5. De. 4:23. Ps. 119:93, 153, 176. Ho. 4:6. let. De. 4:9; 6:6–9; 8:1; 30:16–20. Ps. 119:11, 16, 34, 47, 48. Is. 51:17. Je. 31:33. Jno. 14:21–24. NET Note - The chapter begins with an introductory exhortation (Pr 3:1-4), followed by an admonition to be faithful to the Lord (Pr 3:5-12). Wisdom is commended as the most valuable possession (Pr 3:13-18), essential to creation (Pr 3:19-20), and the way to a long and safe life (Pr 3:21-26). There then follows a warning to avoid unneighborliness (Pr 3:27-30) and emulating the wicked (Pr 3:31-35). A J Higgins - What the Bible Teaches Pr 3:1-10: Five Commands of a Father to His Son Pr 3:1-2: Forget not Pr 3:3-4: Let not Pr 3:5-6: Trust and lean not Pr 3:7-8: Be not Pr 3:9-10: Honour and hoard not NB: "Lord"—Pr 3:5, 7, 9 "Life"—Pr 3:2. Pr 3:11-20: Five-Fold Commendation of Wisdom Pr 3:11-14: Its Profit Pr 3:15: Its Preciousness Pr 3:16: Its Prosperity Pr 3:17: Its Pleasantness Pr 3:18: Its Peace NB: "Lord"—Pr 3:11, 12, 19 "Life"—Pr 3:18. Pr 3:21-35: Five-Fold Cautionary Note or Prohibitions Pr 3:25-26: Be not Pr 3:27: Withhold not Pr 3:29: Devise not Pr 3:30: Strive not Pr 3:31: Envy not NB: "Lord"—Pr 3:26, 32, 33 "Life"—Pr 3:22. Highlights for further study include: The life of faith and how it is produced The "nots" which are tied around a young man's neck The introduction of creatorial wisdom in Pr 3:19-20 The Genesis motif which is found in the chapter John Hannah's Outline - The superiority of the way of wisdom (1:8-9:18) The teachings of wisdom (Pr 1:8-33) The exhortation to listen to wisdom (Pr 1:8-9) The warning against evil companions (Pr 1:10-19) The invitation to wisdom (Pr 1:20-33) The call of wisdom (Pr 1:20-23) The dangers of rejecting wisdom (Pr 1:24-33) The value of wisdom (Pr 2:1-22) The conditions of obtaining wisdom (Pr 2:1-4) The benefits of wisdom (Pr 2:5-22) The rewards of wisdom (Pr 3:1-35) The rewards of wisdom (Pr 3:1-12) The superiority of wisdom (Pr 3:13-20) The application of wisdom (Pr 3:21-35) The promise of blessing (Pr 3:21-26) The obligations of wisdom to one's neighbor (Pr 3:27-35) Duane Garrett reminds us that "Devotion to God and devotion to Wisdom are inseparable. For the scholar, who may be tempted to seek knowledge without having first submitted to God, this means that the search will be futile and the wisdom gained will be distorted if one has not first oriented oneself to the Creator in faith, humility, and obedience. For the religious person, this means that one’s alleged piety is hollow if it does not embrace the simple and indeed very earthy precepts of wisdom. Basic axioms of moral integrity, matters as ordinary as being a decent neighbor (Pr 3:28-29), must adorn the life of anyone who would claim to possess the fear of the Lord. In this time, when there are far too many examples of Christians and especially of ministers who seem to have forgotten that right living is essential for those who would claim to know God, this lesson cannot be proclaimed loudly enough." Bridges - THIS is not the stern language of command. We are listening to our Father’s voice in all the endearing persuasiveness of promise—My son. He had before instructed us to seek and search after wisdom, and set out before us its invaluable blessings. Now he calls us to bring it into practical exercise—Forget not my law. Not the infirmity of the memory, (for which a special, though we fear too much neglected, help, is provided,)(John 14:26) but the wilful forgetfulness of the heart, (Pr 2:17, Psalm 9:17; 10:4. Comp. Pr 4:5, Deut. 4:23, Psalm 119:93, 176.) is here implied. Let thine heart—like the ark of the testimony—be the keeping place of my commandments. (Pr 4:4, Deut. 11:18, Isa. 51:7, with Exod. 40:20, Heb. 9:4.) And is not this the child’s desire—“O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes?” (Psalm 119:6; 69, 129.) while his conscious helplessness takes hold of the covenant promise—“I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts.” (Jer. 31:33) Teaching (instruction, teaching) (08451)(torah from yarah) is a feminine noun meaning instruction, direction, law, Torah, the whole Law. As discussed above yarah derives from a word that means to shoot an arrow, for a teacher aims to hit the target and achieve specific goals in the lives of the students. Torah refers to instructions from God to His people on how to live (cf Job 22:22), and this was to be a total way of life, permeating every decision, thought, deed, etc. Torah was given to make known the way we should walk. In Israel, parents (Pr. 1:8; 6:20) and wise persons (Pr 13:14; 28:4) were major sources of instruction for life. Rebels were not willing to accept God's instructions in any manner (Isa 30:8, 9). In a similar way, the scribes handled the torah deceitfully and falsely "“How can you say, ‘We are wise, And the law of the LORD is with us’? But behold, the lying pen of the scribes Has made it into a lie." (Jer. 8:8).Torah is often found paired with other words or phrases - "the word of the Holy One of Israel" (Isa. 5:24), "the word of the LORD" (Isa. 1:10); "To the law and to the testimony" (Isa. 8:20). Torah depict priestly instructions in general or as a whole. The Lord rejected the priests of Israel for they had disregarded it -- "those who handle the law did not know Me" (Jer 2:8) "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God,I also will forget your children." (Hos. 4:6). They had been charged to carry out and teach all the instructions of the Lord (Dt 17:11). Torah in Proverbs - Prov. 1:8; Prov. 3:1; Prov. 4:2; Prov. 6:20; Prov. 6:23; Prov. 7:2; Prov. 13:14; Prov. 28:4; Prov. 28:7; Prov. 28:9; Prov. 29:18; Prov. 31:26 Guzik on Let your heart keep my commands: Deciding to not forget God’s word is more than a mental exercise of memory. It is also connected to a life of obedience, one that does keep the commands of God. If one mentally remembers God’s Word yet fails to obey it, we could rightly say he or she has forgotten God’s commands. We note also that this obedience is one of the heart. Our goal in obedience is not mere outward conformity to God’s will, but a heart that loves and obeys Him. “The heart is the first thing that wanders away from God, and it is also the first thing that returns to God.” (Bridges) Proverbs 3:2 For length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. KJV Proverbs 3:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. length. ver. 16; ch. 4:10; 9:11. Job 5:26. Ps. 34:11–14; 91:16; 128:6. Ep. 6:1–3. 1 Ti. 4:8. long life. Heb. years of life. Ps. 21:4. and peace. ver. 17. Ps. 119:165. Is. 32:17; 57:19–21. Ro. 5:1; 14:17; 15:13. Length of days - While it is true that many godly people die young, it is wonderfully true that eternal life is theirs in heaven and the new earth. Furthermore, it is at least statistically true that a life lived in obedience to the Word of God leads to a healthier and longer physical life for each individual than it would be otherwise. (H Morris) It is not the quantity (length) of one's life, but the quality of that length that counts in eternity! God gave an unnamed robber on a Roman cross a ministry that lasted only a few seconds and yet it clearly demonstrated he was saved and it has borne fruit for over 2000 years, for it was recorded in Luke's Gospel! Here is the extent of this saved robber's fruitful testimony And one of the criminals who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, "Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!" But the other answered, and rebuking him said, "Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? "And we indeed justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong." (Lk 23:39-41+) See the short sketch of Robert Murray McCheyne below, a man who died at 29 but whose spiritual impact has rippled through the ages! Bridges - Herein lies our interest, not less than our obligation. The reward of this lively obedience (need we add—a reward of grace?) is a long and happy life—the highest earthly good. (Psalm 34:12. Comp. ver. 16; 4:10; 9:11; 10:27, Job. 10:12.) The wicked indeed live long, and the godly often “live out only half his days.” The wicked die in outward comfort, the righteous in outward trouble. (Eccl 9:2) But length of days is the promise to the righteous—whether for earth or for heaven, as their Father deems fittest for them. In itself the promise, as regards this life, has no charm. To the ungodly, it is a curse; (Gen. 4:11–15, Isa. 65:20.) to the people of God, a trial of faith and patience; (Gen. 27:46; 47:9, 1 Kings 19:4, Phil. 1:23, 24, Rev. 22:20.) to all a weariness. But peace added forms the sunshine of the toilsome way (Psalm 119:165, Isa. 32:17; 48:17, 18)—“peace with God through the blood of sprinkling,” (Rom. 5:1, Eph. 2:13, 14, Col. 1:20) eternal peace in his home and in his bosom (Psalm 37:37, Isa. 57:2.)—where all the fightings of a rebellious flesh—all the counterstrivings of a perverse and ungovernable will, shall have ceased forever. “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gate into the city.” (Rev. 22:14) Perowne - long life Rather, with A.V. marg. and R.V. text, years of life. There is perhaps a climax; not only length of days, prolonged existence, but years of life truly so-called, life worth living. The distinction is at least suggested by the use of βίος in the first clause and ζωή in the second by the LXX. μῆκος βίου, ἔτη ζωῆς: not alone vita quam vivimus, but vita quâ vivimus. Perowne - peace This word, meaning literally wholeness, completeness, contains implicitly and is gradually developed into its full Biblical sense: “the greatest blessing, even peace, a blessing which no man is able to afford,” Philo quoted by Bp Westcott on St John 14:17. Comp. Phil. 4:7. NET Note - The noun שָׁלוֹם (shalom, “peace”) here means “welfare, health, prosperity” (BDB 1022 s.v. 3). It can be used of physical health and personal well-being. It is the experience of positive blessing and freedom from negative harm and catastrophe. As a medical doctor, I learned 50 years ago in medical school that when the body is deficient in various nutrients, it is ravaged by a host of pathological effects. Applying this truth metaphorically to our soul and our spiritual life, let me ask you as a physician, "Are you experiencing a "deficiency" of inner peace deep down in your soul?" Then this article may be just the "medicine" the Great Physician Jehovah Rapha, the LORD your Healer (Dt 32:39, 2Ki 20:5, 8, 2Chr 7:14, Ps 41:4, Isa 57:19, Jer 3:22, 17:14, 33:6, Hos 6:1, 14:4), might "prescribe" to heal your mind and restore peace to your soul. In sum, this article is not meant to be solely (pun intended) an intellectual exercise, but is also written to prompt your heart to meditate on God's great Shalom, an aspect of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, and as you meditate, the Spirit would use the truth about Shalom to renew your mind and transform you from glory to glory into the image of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18-note). Peace (07965)(shalom from salam/salem/shalam = to be safe, sound, healthy, perfect, complete [1Ki 7:51, Neh 6:18]) signifies a sense of well-being and harmony both within and without - Completeness, wholeness, peace, health, welfare, safety, soundness, tranquility, prosperity, fullness, rest, harmony; the absence of agitation or discord, a state of calm without anxiety or stress. The root meaning of shalom is to be whole or sound and this leads to translations that speak of completeness, wholeness, well-being, welfare and peace. Shalom also includes the idea of vigour and vitality in all dimensions of life. In short, shalom speaks of holistic ("holy") health for our souls and spirits.