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Who This Book Is For
Commentators explain that Proverbs is written for two specific groups: the "simple" and the "young." The "simple" are not unintelligent, but rather those who are open-hearted and impressionable, making them vulnerable to both good and bad influences. The "young" are those who lack life experience and need guidance. The book aims to equip both with practical wisdom for life.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
This verse points out the two classes for which the book will be useful:
- the “simple,” literally the “open,” the open-hearted, the min…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
Subtilty (Ormah). —Used in a bad sense (Exodus 21:14) for “guile.” For the meaning here, compare to …
John Gill
On Proverbs 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
To give subtlety to the simple
Men of mean abilities, weak capacities, shallow understandings, incautious, credulous, and …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 1:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The lessons given here are plain, and likely to benefit those who feel their own ignorance and their need to be taught. If young people pay attenti…