Proverbs 2:7

“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous, etc.] In order to give it to them that seek for it; which is another encouragement to search after it. By “sound wisdom” may be meant, not the law, as Kimchi and Ben Melech; so called, because it endures for ever, when all beings are defective and come to nothing; but the Gospel, which is sound doctrine, pure and not corrupt; true and real wisdom, in opposition to that which has only the show of wisdom, and is science falsely so called; and this was hid in God, in Christ, and laid up as a treasure in the sacred Scriptures: or else the true grace of God, in distinction from that which is counterfeit; and is that goodness of his, which he has laid…”

“sound wisdom--literally, "substance," opposed to what is fictitious. According to the context, this may be assistance, as here corresponding with buckler--or safety, or wisdom, which procures it (compare Pro 3:21; Pro 8:14; Pro 18:1; Job 6:13; Job 12:13). layeth up--provides, ever ready.”

“Sound wisdom - “Soundness,” an idea which passes on into that of health and safety. Compare “sound doctrine” in 1 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:3. return to 'Top of Page'”

“2:7-8 Here, common sense is intuitive understanding built through listening to God’s words and observing his world. God is a shield who guards and protects those who live in relationship with him.”

“layeth: Pro 8:14, Pro 14:8; Job 28:8; Co1 1:19, Co1 1:24, Co1 1:30, Co1 2:6, Co1 2:7, Co1 3:18, Co1 3:19; Col 2:3; Ti2 3:15-17; Jam 3:15-17 a buckler: Pro 28:18, Pro 30:5; Psa 84:11, Psa 144:2 Proverbs 2:8”