Proverbs Chapter 3

“My son, forget not my law, etc.] Or, “doctrine”f53; the doctrine of Christ, the Gospel, and the several truths of it; which, being of the utmost moment and importance, should be kept in memory, and not let slip, or be in the least slighted and neglected; see (<580201>Hebrews 2:1-3); but let thine heart keep my commandments; as the ark, or chest, kept the two tables of the law put into it; it denotes a cordial affection for the commandments and ordinances of Christ, a hearty attention and obedience to them, and a constant and cheerful observance of them, flowing from love and gratitude to him, (<431415>John…”

“The study of truth commended. God must be feared, honored, and trusted, and filial submission, under chastisement, exhibited. The excellence of wisdom urged and illustrated by its place in the divine counsels. Piety enforced by a contrast of the destiny of the righteous and the wicked. (Pro. 3:1-35) law [and] commandments--all divine instructions (see on Psa 119:1 and Psa 119:4). let thine heart keep--or sincerely observe (Pro 4:13; Pro 5:2).”

“Three words carry on the chain of blessings: (1) “Length of days” (see the Psalms 91:16 note); (2) “Years of life,” i. e., of a life worth living (compare Psalms 30:5; Psalms 42:8); (3) “Peace,” tranquility inward and outward, the serenity of life continuing through old age until death. Compare 1 Timothy 4:8. return to 'Top of Page'”

“My law - The law of God, which might be called his law, as the gospel is called Paul's gospel, Ti2 2:8, because delivered by him. Proverbs 3:3”

“3:1-12 The Lord blesses those who trust him and seek his will. His correction benefits those who follow him. 3:1 To store God’s commands in your heart means not just memorizing them but making them an integral part of life and acting on them.”

“forget: Pro 1:8, Pro 4:5, Pro 31:5; Deu 4:23; Psa 119:93, Psa 119:153, Psa 119:176; Hos 4:6 let: Deu 4:9, Deu 6:6-9, Deu 8:1, Deu 30:16-20; Psa 119:11, Psa 119:16, Psa 119:34, Psa 119:47, Psa 119:48; Isa 51:17; Jer 31:33; Joh 14:21-24 Proverbs 3:2”

“With this verse the doctrine begins; אל (not לא) shows the 3a does not continue the promise of Pro 3:2. חסד (R. חם, stringere, afficere) is, according to the prevailing usage of the language, well-affectedness, it may be of God toward men, or of men toward God, or of men toward one another - a loving disposition, of the same meaning as the N.T. ἀγάπη (vid., e.g., Hos 6:6). אמת (from אמנת), continuance, a standing to one's promises, and not falsifying just expectations; thus fidelity, πίστις, in the interrelated sense of fides and fidelitas. These two states of mind and of conduct are here contemplated as moral…”