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Proverbs 5:1

Proverbs 5:1
My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

My son, attend unto my wisdom,.... Not the wisdom of the world or of the flesh, worldly wisdom and carnal policy; but spiritual and evangelical wisdom; such as one that is greater than Solomon has in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The formula of a new counsel, introducing another warning against the besetting sin of youth Pro 2:16.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Proverbs 5:1-14

Here we have,

I. A solemn preface, to introduce the caution which follows, Pro 5:1, Pro 5:2. Solomon here addresses himself to his son, that is, to all young men, as unto his children, whom he has an…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Tenth Address. Chap. 5. Pro 5:1-23

The subject of this chapter, of which the seventh commandment might be the title, is one throughout. Against the unholy passion to be shunned (Pro 5:1-14) is set…