Proverbs 6:23
Verse
Context
Warnings against Adultery
22When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. 23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, 24to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress.
Sermons
W.F. Kumuyi
Keith Daniel
Clement of Rome
Bernard Fell
James BourneSummary
Commentary
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Since in היא the idea of wisdom and of wholesome doctrine lie in one another, the author can proceed with proof: For a lamp is the commandment, and instruction a light (Jerome et lex lux); And a way of life, disciplinary reproofs. That תורה has here not the positive, specifically Israelitish sense, but the generalized sense of instruction in conformity with truth regarding the will of God and the duty of man, vid., p. 42. This instruction mediated by man, but of divine origin, is אור, light, which enlightens the man who submits to it; and the commandment, מצוה, which directs men in every case to do what is right, and forbids that which is wrong (including the prohibition Lev 4:2), is נר, a lamp which, kindled at that light, enlightens all the darkness of ignorance with reference to human conduct and its consequences. אור and נר are related to each other as general and particular, primary and derivative. Lwenstein accentuates incorrectly תּורהו אור instead of תּורהו אור (as the Cod. 1294 and the 3 Erfurt Codd.); vid., on the retrogression of the tone, not existing here, under Pro 3:15. The gen. מוּסר denotes the object or character of the admonition: not disciplinary in the external sense of the word, but rather moral, having in view discipline in the sense of education, i.e., moral edification and elevation. Such corrections are דּרך חיּים, the way to true life, direction how to obtain it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
reproofs-- (Pro 1:23) the convictions of error produced by instruction.
John Gill Bible Commentary
To keep thee from the evil woman,.... This is one use of the profit arising from attending to the instructions of parents, and to the law of God, as taught by them; to preserve from fornication and adultery, one of its precepts expressly forbidding adultery and all corporeal uncleanness; and the whole of it directing to an observance of all duties respecting God and our neighbour, which requires diligence and industry, and prevents idleness, that inlet to all sin, and especially to uncleanness (k); from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman; the same with the evil woman, the lewd and adulterous one; see Pro 2:16. Jarchi interprets this of idolatry; the character well agrees with the idolatrous church of Rome, or antichrist, represented by a whore, Rev 17:1; as this woman is called "the woman of evil" (l), for so it may be rendered, one very evil, given up and abandoned to sin; so antichrist is called "the man of sin", Th2 2:3; and as this woman is said to have the "smoothness of a strange tongue" (m), as the words may be translated, and are by the Targum; so the religion of this false church is delivered in a strange language the people understand not, by which they are kept in ignorance and deception; now the word of God read and explained in the mother tongue, and especially the Gospel part of it, the doctrine of wisdom, is a means of preserving persons from the errors and heresies, superstition and idolatry, of the church of Rome, and from being carried away with their false glosses, and gaudy worship, and all its deceivable ways of unrighteousness. (k) "Otia si tollas periere cupidinis arcus", Ovid. de Remed. Amor. l. 1. v. 139. Quaeritur Aegistheus, "quare sit factus adulter?--in promptu causa est, desidiosus erat". Ibid. v. 161, 162. (l) "a muliere mali", Baynus, Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis. (m) "a lenitate linguae extraneae", Montanus; "a laevitate linguae peregrinae", Michaelis; "ex lubrica glabritie linguae peregrinae", Schultens.
Proverbs 6:23
Warnings against Adultery
22When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. 23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, 24to keep you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress.
- Scripture
- Sermons
- Commentary
(Saved Through the Fire) 15 - the Escaped Remnant
By Milton Green2.8K28:22PRO 6:23PRO 7:1PRO 9:1PRO 9:9PRO 10:9HOS 4:6HEB 8:6In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of personal growth and spiritual transformation. He shares his own experiences of being separated from friends and going through a process of stripping away negative influences in his life. The speaker encourages listeners to follow the path of righteousness and avoid the ways of evil men. He warns against the allure of worldly pleasures and highlights the consequences of indulging in sinful behavior. The sermon concludes with a reminder to seek wisdom from God and to be cautious of deceptive influences.
The Wise and the Foolish Virgins
By W.F. Kumuyi1.2K44:50PSA 119:105PRO 6:23MAT 25:1HEB 10:36REV 2:4
This sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared and ready for the return of Christ, drawing from the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. It highlights the need for personal readiness, faithfulness, and commitment to Christ, urging believers to hold fast to their faith, watchfulness, and obedience to God's commands. The wise virgins symbolize those who are vigilant, filled with the oil of God's grace, and consistently shining their light for Christ, while the foolish virgins represent those lacking in preparation and spiritual depth.
God Sees and Waits for One Person to Stand in the Gap to Bless
By Keith Daniel9491:34:44PRO 6:23ISA 43:2EZK 3:17HEB 10:25HEB 13:17JAS 4:41JN 1:7
This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God, warning against the dangers of cutting oneself off from communion with God and fellowship with other believers. It highlights the role of elders in watching over and warning the congregation, urging them to walk in the light and avoid worldly influences. The speaker shares personal stories and powerful illustrations to drive home the message of staying faithful and seeking God's guidance in all aspects of life.
Cut Off!
By Keith Daniel6571:07:53Christian LifePRO 6:23MAT 6:33JHN 8:36ROM 8:12CO 5:171JN 1:7In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a young boy named Samuel who had a tragic accident while working in a workshop. Samuel's arm was severed by a piece of machinery, causing him to lose a significant amount of blood and bringing him close to death. The speaker emphasizes the importance of listening to the warnings and guidance of those who have more experience and wisdom, comparing them to game wardens who protect and guide others in the wild. The sermon also includes anecdotes about encountering lions and witnessing the fierce battles between different animals in the wild.
Incestuous Children of David
By Clement of Rome0PRO 6:23EPH 5:31TH 4:3Clement of Rome warns against the sinful behavior of Amnon towards his sister Tamar, emphasizing the consequences of indulging in immoral desires without the fear of God. He urges the congregation to avoid inappropriate relationships and instead treat others with chasteness, purity, and reverence for the Lord.
Astray - Psa. 119:105
By Bernard Fell0PSA 119:105PRO 6:23ISA 53:6JHN 8:122TI 3:16Bernard Fell preaches about the importance of God's Word as a guiding light in our lives, drawing parallels between a lost puppy without a tag and mankind straying from God's pathway. He emphasizes the significance of the Bible as a source of endless treasures, pleasures, comfort, peace, and rest, contrasting it with the skepticism and aimlessness of critics and atheists.
Letter. 50
By James Bourne0PSA 119:105PRO 6:23PRO 7:61PE 5:8James Bourne preaches a warning about the deceitful tactics of Satan, cautioning against being lured by seemingly kind and religious individuals who may lead one astray. He emphasizes the importance of being covered by the Spirit of God rather than the flesh, as God will reveal the true nature of our hearts. Bourne urges the listener to heed God's law as a guiding light to avoid falling into the snares of deception and to seek restitution for past wrongs by cleaving to the truth revealed by God.
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
By Clement of Rome0GEN 39:7PRO 6:231CO 6:181TI 5:2Clement of Rome preaches about the story of Joseph, highlighting his faithfulness, wisdom, and fear of God in the face of temptation from Potiphar's wife. Despite her persistent advances, Joseph remained steadfast and righteous, ultimately being delivered by God from the evils brought upon him. Clement emphasizes the importance of avoiding constant association with women and maidens to maintain purity, chastity, and a reverent fear of God.
Take Heed How You Hear
By J.B. Stoney0PSA 119:105PRO 6:23ISA 66:2LUK 11:34ROM 13:12J.B. Stoney emphasizes the importance of God's revelation as light in a world darkened by man's own reasoning and desires. He contrasts man's limited understanding with the illuminating power of God's Word, showing how acceptance of divine revelation requires a complete shift in mindset and action. Stoney highlights the responsibility and consequences of hearing and accepting God's truth, urging believers to allow the light of God's Word to guide and transform every aspect of their lives, rejecting the darkness of human wisdom and selfish motives.
Psalm 56
By Henry Law0PRO 6:23MAT 5:15LUK 12:35JHN 5:352PE 1:19REV 21:23REV 22:5The preacher delves into the significance of a lamp in the Bible, emphasizing its metaphorical uses such as representing the eye, the prophecies of the Old Testament, a teacher, and ultimately Christ who illuminates His followers with His glory. The sermon explores various passages where a lamp is mentioned, highlighting the importance of shining light in a dark world, being prepared for Christ's return, and the prophetic word as a guiding light in spiritual darkness.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
Since in היא the idea of wisdom and of wholesome doctrine lie in one another, the author can proceed with proof: For a lamp is the commandment, and instruction a light (Jerome et lex lux); And a way of life, disciplinary reproofs. That תורה has here not the positive, specifically Israelitish sense, but the generalized sense of instruction in conformity with truth regarding the will of God and the duty of man, vid., p. 42. This instruction mediated by man, but of divine origin, is אור, light, which enlightens the man who submits to it; and the commandment, מצוה, which directs men in every case to do what is right, and forbids that which is wrong (including the prohibition Lev 4:2), is נר, a lamp which, kindled at that light, enlightens all the darkness of ignorance with reference to human conduct and its consequences. אור and נר are related to each other as general and particular, primary and derivative. Lwenstein accentuates incorrectly תּורהו אור instead of תּורהו אור (as the Cod. 1294 and the 3 Erfurt Codd.); vid., on the retrogression of the tone, not existing here, under Pro 3:15. The gen. מוּסר denotes the object or character of the admonition: not disciplinary in the external sense of the word, but rather moral, having in view discipline in the sense of education, i.e., moral edification and elevation. Such corrections are דּרך חיּים, the way to true life, direction how to obtain it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
reproofs-- (Pro 1:23) the convictions of error produced by instruction.
John Gill Bible Commentary
To keep thee from the evil woman,.... This is one use of the profit arising from attending to the instructions of parents, and to the law of God, as taught by them; to preserve from fornication and adultery, one of its precepts expressly forbidding adultery and all corporeal uncleanness; and the whole of it directing to an observance of all duties respecting God and our neighbour, which requires diligence and industry, and prevents idleness, that inlet to all sin, and especially to uncleanness (k); from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman; the same with the evil woman, the lewd and adulterous one; see Pro 2:16. Jarchi interprets this of idolatry; the character well agrees with the idolatrous church of Rome, or antichrist, represented by a whore, Rev 17:1; as this woman is called "the woman of evil" (l), for so it may be rendered, one very evil, given up and abandoned to sin; so antichrist is called "the man of sin", Th2 2:3; and as this woman is said to have the "smoothness of a strange tongue" (m), as the words may be translated, and are by the Targum; so the religion of this false church is delivered in a strange language the people understand not, by which they are kept in ignorance and deception; now the word of God read and explained in the mother tongue, and especially the Gospel part of it, the doctrine of wisdom, is a means of preserving persons from the errors and heresies, superstition and idolatry, of the church of Rome, and from being carried away with their false glosses, and gaudy worship, and all its deceivable ways of unrighteousness. (k) "Otia si tollas periere cupidinis arcus", Ovid. de Remed. Amor. l. 1. v. 139. Quaeritur Aegistheus, "quare sit factus adulter?--in promptu causa est, desidiosus erat". Ibid. v. 161, 162. (l) "a muliere mali", Baynus, Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Michaelis. (m) "a lenitate linguae extraneae", Montanus; "a laevitate linguae peregrinae", Michaelis; "ex lubrica glabritie linguae peregrinae", Schultens.