Teks -- Proverbs 24:1-6 (NET)

24:1 Do not envy evil people, do not desire to be with them; 24:2 for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm. 24:3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; 24:4 by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures. 24:5 A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger; 24:6 for with guidance you wage your war, and with numerous advisers there is victory.

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per frasa)

Wesley: Pro 24:2 - Destruction

How they may oppress and destroy others.

Wesley: Pro 24:3 - Through wisdom

There is no need that thou shouldest raise thy family by ruining others, which thou mayest more effectually do by wisdom.

Wesley: Pro 24:4 - By knowledge

Which in scripture phrase includes the love and practice of what we know.

Wesley: Pro 24:5 - Is strong

Is courageous and resolute, and able by wisdom to do greater things than others can accomplish by strength.

Wesley: Pro 24:6 - Thy war

War is better managed by wisdom than by strength.

JFB: Pro 24:1-2

(Pro. 24:1-34)

(Compare Pro 23:3, Pro 23:17; Psa 37:1).

JFB: Pro 24:2 - studieth

Meditateth.

JFB: Pro 24:2 - talk . . . mischief

Their expressed purposes are to do evil.

JFB: Pro 24:3-4

(Compare Pro 14:1; Isa 54:14).

JFB: Pro 24:3-4 - house

Including the family.

JFB: Pro 24:4 - by knowledge . . . riches

(Pro 8:18; Pro 21:20).

JFB: Pro 24:5-6

The general statement (Ecc 9:16, Ecc 9:18) is specially illustrated (compare Pro 21:22; Psa 144:1).

Clarke: Pro 24:3 - Through wisdom is a house blinded

Through wisdom is a house blinded - That is, a family; household affairs. See the notes on Pro 9:1 (note), etc.

Clarke: Pro 24:5 - A wise man is strong

A wise man is strong - His wisdom enables him to construct a great variety of machines, by which, under his own influence, he can do the labor of a hundred or even a thousand men. But in all cases wisdom gives power and influence; and he who is wise to salvation can overcome even Satan himself. The Septuagint has: "The wise is better than the strong; and the man who has prudence, than a stout husbandman."

Clarke: Pro 24:6 - By wise counsel thou shalt make thy war

By wise counsel thou shalt make thy war - See note on Pro 20:18.

TSK: Pro 24:1 - not // neither

not : Pro 24:19, Pro 3:31, Pro 23:17; Psa 37:1, Psa 37:7, Psa 73:3; Gal 5:19-21; Jam 4:5, Jam 4:6

neither : Pro 1:11-15, Pro 13:20; Gen 13:10-13, Gen 19:1-11; Psa 26:9

TSK: Pro 24:2

Pro 24:8, Pro 6:14; 1Sa 23:9; Est 3:6, Est 3:7; Job 15:35; Psa 7:14, Psa 10:7, Psa 28:3, Psa 36:4; Psa 64:4-6, Psa 140:2; Isa 59:4; Mic 7:3; Mat 26:3, Mat 26:4; Luk 23:20, Luk 23:21; Act 13:10

TSK: Pro 24:3 - wisdom // it is

wisdom : Pro 9:1, Pro 14:1; 1Co 3:9

it is : 2Sa 7:26; Jer 10:12; Col 2:7

TSK: Pro 24:4

Pro 15:6, Pro 20:15, Pro 21:20, Pro 27:23-27; 1Ki 4:22-28; 1Ch 27:25-31, 1Ch 29:2-9; 2Ch 4:18-22, 2Ch 26:4-11; Neh 10:39, Neh 13:5-13; Mat 13:52

TSK: Pro 24:5 - A wise // strong // increaseth strength

A wise : Pro 8:14, Pro 10:29, Pro 21:22; Ecc 7:19, Ecc 9:14-18

strong : Heb. in strength

increaseth strength : Heb. strengtheneth might. Psa 84:7; Isa 40:31; Col 1:11

TSK: Pro 24:6 - by // and

by : Pro 20:18; Luk 14:31; 1Co 9:25-27; Eph 6:10-20; 1Ti 6:11, 1Ti 6:12; 2Ti 4:7

and : Pro 11:14, Pro 15:22

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per Ayat)

Poole: Pro 24:2 - Studieth destruction

Studieth destruction how they may oppress and destroy others, which yet at last falls upon their own heads.

Poole: Pro 24:3

There is no need that thou shouldst raise thyself and family by ruining others, as the manner of wicked men is, which thou mayst more easily and effectually do by wisdom, and the fear of God.

Poole: Pro 24:4 - Knowledge

Knowledge which in Scripture phrase includes the love and practice of that which we know.

Poole: Pro 24:5 - Is strong

Is strong is courageous and resolute, and able by wisdom to do greater things than others can accomplish by their own strength.

Poole: Pro 24:6

War is better managed by wisdom than by strength. So this proves what he said in the last verse.

Haydock: Pro 24:1 - Like

Like. Be not allured by their prosperity to imitate them, Psalm xxxvi. 1.

Haydock: Pro 24:3 - Wisdom

Wisdom and virtue, and not by injustice can the house be established.

Haydock: Pro 24:5 - Valiant

Valiant, as well as a good economist, ver. 4. (Calmet)

Haydock: Pro 24:6 - Counsels

Counsels. "Consult many what ought to be done, but only a few of the most faithful, or rather thyself alone, what thou art about to do." (Veget. iii. 9., and 27.)

Gill: Pro 24:1 - Be not thou envious against evil men // neither desire to be with them

Be not thou envious against evil men,.... Or, "men of evil" ^b. Such who are addicted to evil, and given up to it, whose principles and practices are bad; such as are before described in the preceding chapter; gluttons and drunkards, men given to women and wine: envy not their present prosperity, or seeming pleasure they have in the gratification of their sensual appetites; since woe and sorrow, wounds and strife, now attend them, and poverty and want will follow them; as well as everlasting ruin and destruction will be their portion hereafter; See Gill on Pro 23:17; and compare with this Pro 24:21;

neither desire to be with them; to be in their company; to have any conversation and fellowship with them, which is very infectious, dangerous, and pernicious; nor even to be in the same state, condition, and circumstances they are in; much less to do as they do, and imitate them in their sinful courses; as you would not choose to be with them in hell hereafter, do not desire to be with them here.

Gill: Pro 24:2 - For their heart studieth destruction // and their lips talk of mischief

For their heart studieth destruction,.... To others; to good men, that separate from them, and reprove them, or are in their way; or any ways hinder them in the prosecution of their wicked designs; as Haman's heart studied the destruction of the Jews: or their hearts study to draw men into their destructive methods of living, and therefore should be shunned and avoided. Moreover, their hearts study destruction to themselves; they study what they shall eat and drink, which they pursue to intemperance; and how they shall compass their lewd designs, and which issue in their ruin; destruction and misery are in all the ways they devise and walk in;

and their lips talk of mischief; which they study in their hearts against others; as are their hearts, so are their lips; out of the abundance of the wickedness of their hearts their mouths speak mischievous things; and which, though they design for others, oftentimes fall upon themselves.

Gill: Pro 24:3 - Through wisdom is a house builded // and by understanding it is established

Through wisdom is a house builded,.... A family is built up, furnished and supplied with the necessaries and conveniences of life, and brought into flourishing and prosperous circumstances, by wise and prudent management, by diligence and industry, through the blessing of God upon them, without taking such methods as evil men do. The house of God, the church of the living God, is built by Wisdom, that is, by Christ; on a good foundation, a rock, upon himself, against which the gates of hell can never prevail; see Pro 9:1. Every good man's house, himself, his soul, and the eternal salvation of it, are built on the same; and he is a wise man that builds his house through wisdom; that builds on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, the one and only foundation which God has laid, which is Jesus Christ;

and by understanding it is established; the prosperity of a man's family is continued and secured by his prudent conduct. The church of God is established by Christ, who is understanding as well as wisdom; see Pro 8:14; and every true believer is established in Christ, and in the faith of him; and that as he has more and more an understanding of him and of divine things.

Gill: Pro 24:4 - And by knowledge shalt the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

And by knowledge shalt the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. That are both of worth, value, and usefulness, and for ornament and delight; the more private and retired parts of a man's dwelling house, as well as his shops, warehouses, barns, and granaries, shall be filled with all kind of valuable substance, through his knowledge in improving trade or husbandry, in which he is concerned. This may be understood spiritually, of the fulness which the church has from Christ, and of those unsearchable riches of his she receives from him; and of those treasures of wisdom and knowledge, which the chambers of the soul of a believer are filled with by him; and of all the riches put into them, which are both precious and pleasant; such as precious promises, pleasant doctrines, the valuable truths of the Gospel, and blessings of grace.

Gill: Pro 24:5 - A wise man is strong // yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength

A wise man is strong,.... He can do that sometimes by his wisdom, and which requires strength and courage too, which another cannot do by his strength; see Pro 21:22. This may be understood of one that is spiritually wise, wise unto salvation, wise for another world, is made to know true wisdom in the hidden part. The Stoic philosophers say much of their wise man; that he is happy, and rich, and mighty, and even a king; all which may be said more truly of a good man; he is strong, not absolutely, but comparatively, in comparison of what he himself was; and wicked men are without strength, and do not seek for any elsewhere; nor do they, nor can they do, that which is spiritually good, and are ignorant of their weakness: but so is not a wise man; he has some spiritual strength; he seeks to Christ for more, and, through Christ strengthening him, does all things; and is sensible of his own weakness, and finds that when he is weak he is strong: one eminently wise is strong, in comparison of less knowing and more feeble saints; some are children in knowledge, weak in faith and in conduct, more easily drawn into sin and temptation than others; and, in comparison of these, some are strong, who are to bear with and support the weak, and restore them. A wise man is strong, not in and of himself; he cannot think a good thought, nor do a good action, nor preserve himself from sin and Satan; but he is strong in Christ, and in the power of his might, and in his grace; and, through spiritual strength communicated to him, his heart is strengthened, and the work of grace in his heart; he is strengthened to exercise grace more strongly, to perform the duties of religion, to bear the cross of Christ, to withstand temptations, and to oppose his own corruptions. It may be rendered, "a wise man is in strength" ^c; he is in Christ the strong hold, whither, as a prisoner of hope, he has fled and turned into; he is in the strong tower, into which he has run and is safe; he is surrounded with the might and power of God on all sides, by which he is kept;

yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength; a spiritual man, a man endued with spiritual knowledge, with the knowledge of Christ, and salvation by him; as he has a degree of spiritual strength, he increases therein; he grows stronger and stronger, he goes from strength to strength; the more he knows of Christ, the more strongly he trusts in him and loves him, and the more able he is to resist Satan's temptations; and is a better match for false teachers who deceive the hearts of the simple: spiritual strength is increased by means of the word of God, by the promises of the Gospel, and by the ordinances of it.

Gill: Pro 24:6 - For by wise counsel thou shall make thy war // and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety

For by wise counsel thou shall make thy war,.... Counsel, as well as strength, is necessary for war: kings and states, before they enter on a war, should not only well consider the justness of their cause, but should consult whether they have a sufficiency of men and money to carry it on; and should concert the wisest methods to attack the enemy, or defend themselves; and, above all, should ask counsel of God; see 2Ki 18:20. And this is true of our spiritual warfare with sin, Satan, the world, and false teachers; which requires not only strength to wage war with them, but wise counsel, that we may be able to understand and guard against their cunning, wiles, and stratagems: and this is principally to be asked of God, who is wonderful in counsel; and of good and experienced men, skilled in those matters;

and in the multitude of counsellors there is safety; to take the advice of wise counsellors, and many of them, even among men, is safe for princes and states, in the above case and in all others; and especially to ask and take counsel of God, who gives wisdom liberally to them that ask it; and of Christ, the wonderful Counsellor; and from the Scriptures, whom David made his counsellors; and from old experienced Christians, and ministers of the word, with whom are wisdom, counsel, and understanding; See Gill on Pro 11:14.