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Wisdom is Life in Christ
Multiple commentators highlight that the 'instruction' which is 'life' points directly to Jesus Christ. They draw parallels between this verse and New Testament passages like John 1:4 ('In him was life') and 1 John 5:12 ('He that hath the Son hath life'). The wisdom to be held onto is not merely a set of rules, but an interest in Christ's salvation, who is the ultimate source of spiritual life.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 4:4–20
18th Century
Theologian
The counsel which has come to him, in substance, from his father. Compare it with 2 Samuel 23:2 and following; [Reference 1 Chronicles …
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 4:13
19th Century
Bishop
For she is thy life.— Compare 1 John 5:12, He that hath the Son hath life.
John Gill
On Proverbs 4:13
17th Century
Pastor
Take fast hold of instruction
Not the law, as Jarchi and Gersom interpret it; but the instruction of wisdom, the doc…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 4:1–13
17th Century
Minister
We must look upon our teachers as our fathers: though instruction carries reproof and correction, welcome it. Solomon's parents loved him; therefor…