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Three Kinds of Resistance
Commentators identify three distinct groups addressed by Wisdom. The "simple" are naive and fatally open to evil influences. "Scoffers" are proud people who mock what is holy and sacred. "Fools" are the most hardened, as they actively hate the very knowledge and godliness that could save them.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 1:22
18th Century
Theologian
Compare the Psalms 1:1 note.
- The “simple,” literally, “open,” i.e., fatally open to evil;
- The “scorners,” mocking at all good…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 1:22
19th Century
Bishop
How long ...—Three classes of persons are here addressed:
- Simple ones, open to good influences, but also to …
John Gill
On Proverbs 1:22
17th Century
Pastor
How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity ?
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Simple foolish things, agreeably to their characte…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 1:20–33
17th Century
Minister
Solomon, having shown how dangerous it is to listen to the temptations of Satan, here declares how dangerous it is not to listen to the calls of Go…