Proverbs 9

Proverbs 9:1

The word - For the performance of thy faithful or merciful promise.

Proverbs 9:4

To work - To put forth thy power for the restraint of evil - doers. They - The wicked. Made void - Or, abrogated thy law, have openly cast off its authority.

Proverbs 9:5

Therefore - Because the general apostacy of others makes this duty more necessary.

Proverbs 9:7

Wonderful - In regard of the deep mysteries, the most excellent directions, and the exceeding great and precious promises of God contained in them.

Proverbs 9:9

Panted - I thirst after thy precepts, and pursue them eagerly.

Proverbs 9:11

Steps - My motions and actions.

Proverbs 9:14

Rivers - Plentiful tears, witness of my deep sorrow for God’s dishonour, and for the miseries which sinners bring upon themselves.

Proverbs 9:18

Pure - Without the least mixture of falsehood.