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wife...youth--married in youth.
The danger requires promptness.
The design of the teaching (compare Pr 2:16; 6:24).
of which a wisely conducted government is an example.
settled--that is, sunk in foundations.
(Compare Lu 13:23, 24).
By the blessing--implying active benevolence.
That...Lord--This is the design of the instruction.
Success rewards diligence (Pr 10:4; 21:5).
Here begins another series of precepts.
drowsiness--the dreamy sleep of the slothful.
conies--mountain mice, or rabbits.
(See Introduction, Part I).
The sinner's infatuated rejection brings his ruin.
There must be earnest prayer and effort.
(Compare Pr 1:8; 3:3, &c.).
Such a thief is pitied, though heavily punished.
bed--a place for sleeping.
Even the mightiest fail to resist her deathly allurements.
You are mainly concerned in your own conduct.
(Compare Pr 2:18, 19; 7:27).
should he take, &c.--that is, the creditor.
Avoid the dangers of gluttony.
Same thought varied.
do...good--contribute good to him.
No work, however mean, if honest, is disdained.
Her conversation is wise and gentle.
That...way of good--that is, Such is the object of these warnings.
Her ways--such as she directs us to take.