Proverbs 5:23

“He shall die without instruction, etc.] Into the evil of sin, and the danger he is in, and so without repentance for it; for instruction is the means of repentance, and productive of it when blessed, (<243119>Jeremiah 31:19); but it is but just that those who have hated and rejected it in health and life, that when they come to die should have none given them about the evil of sin, the danger of their state, and the way of salvation; or rather “because of instruction”f120; because they would not bear and receive, but neglected, rejected, and despised it, so Aben Ezra and Ben Gersom; or “without correction”f121, or discipline and amendment by it; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go…”

“without instruction--literally, "in want of instruction," having refused it (compare Job 13:18; Heb 11:24). go astray--literally, "be drunken." The word "ravished" (Pro 5:19) here denotes fulness of punishment. Next: Proverbs Chapter 6”

“The end of the sensual life: to “die without instruction,” life ended, but the discipline of life fruitless; to “go astray,” as if drunk with the greatness of his folly (the same word is used as for “ravished” in Proverbs 5:19, see marg.), even to the end. This is the close of what might have gone on brightening to the perfect day Proverbs 4:18. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Proverbs 5". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/proverbs-5.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“Die - He shall die in his sins. Astray - From the way of life, and from eternal salvation. Next: Proverbs Chapter 6”

“5:23 He will die: Young men must exercise self-control because death can result from acting on sexual desire for what is forbidden.”

“shall die: Pro 10:21, Pro 14:32; Job 4:21, Job 36:12 in the: Pro 14:14; Psa 81:12; Pe2 2:15-22 Next: Proverbs Chapter 6”