Proverbs 18

1:2 instruction; (i-5) ‘Wisdom’ here and in ver. 7 is chokmah . ‘Instruction’ means also, ‘correction,’ ‘warning,’ ‘discipline,’ Job 36:10 .

Proverbs 18:4

18:4 gushing (k-17) As Psalms 19:2 ; Psalms 78:2 ; Psalms 119:171 .

Proverbs 18:6

18:6 into (l-5) Or ‘bring.’

Proverbs 18:8

18:8 belly. (a-20) Or ‘into the depths (lit. ‘chambers’) of the soul;’ and so chs. 20.27,30; 26.22.

Proverbs 18:10

18:10 safe. (b-16) Or ‘unapproachable;’ lit. ‘set in a high retreat.’ see Psalms 20:1 .

Proverbs 18:14

18:14 bear? (c-15) Or ‘can raise it up.’

Proverbs 18:19

18:19 offended (d-3) Or ‘injured.’

Proverbs 18:24

18:24 friends (e-5) Or ‘companions,’ ‘associates,’ Psalms 38:11 . friend (f-14) Lit. ’lover,’ as Psalms 38:11 . see ch. 14.20.