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A Literal Invitation to Crime
Commentators explain that this verse describes a literal and common danger in ancient times: an invitation to join a band of highway robbers. Scholars note these gangs would ambush innocent travelers for profit, illustrating that the wisdom of Proverbs addresses tangible, real-world temptations, not just abstract concepts.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 1:11
18th Century
Theologian
The temptation against which the teacher seeks to guard his disciple is that of joining a band of highway robbers. The vain men who gather…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 1:11
19th Century
Bishop
Without cause: To be taken with “lurk.” Though he has done us no harm.
John Gill
On Proverbs 1:11
17th Century
Pastor
If they say, come with us
Leave your father's house, and the business of life in which you are; make one of us, and …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 1:10–19
17th Century
Minister
Wicked people are zealous in seducing others into the paths of the destroyer: sinners love company in sin. But they have so much the more to answer…