Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 24
Charles Ellicott Commentary
Proverbs 24
Charles Ellicott Commentary
Proverbs 24
"Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;" — Proverbs 24:3 (ASV)
Through wisdom is an house builded.— See above on Proverbs 14:1.
"And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches." — Proverbs 24:4 (ASV)
All precious and pleasant riches.— Not only earthly wealth, but the true riches (Luke 16:11), the knowledge and love of God. (Compare note on Proverbs 23:23.)
"A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might" — Proverbs 24:5 (ASV)
A man of knowledge increaseth strength.— For the spiritual sense, compare 2 Peter 3:18.
"For by wise guidance thou shalt make thy war; And in the multitude of counsellors there is safety." — Proverbs 24:6 (ASV)
Wise counsel.— See above on Proverbs 1:5. In the great spiritual fight also (Ephesians 6:12) we need wise counsel, to see the end to be aimed at, and the means of attaining it.
"Wisdom is too high for a fool: He openeth not his mouth in the gate." — Proverbs 24:7 (ASV)
Wisdom is too high for a fool.— For "wisdom" (literally, wisdoms), compare note on Proverbs 1:20. He has been too self-willed to learn; so while others express their opinions when the business or justice of his city is being transacted (see above on Proverbs 22:22) he has to remain sheepishly silent.
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