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title: "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible -  Proverbs 6"
description: "CHAPTER 6   :-. After admonitions against suretyship and sloth (compare
Proverbs 6:6-8), the character
and fate of the wicked generally are set forth, and"
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CHAPTER 6

. After admonitions against suretyship and sloth (compare
[Proverbs 6:6-8](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/6-8)), the character
and fate of the wicked generally are set forth, and the writer ([Proverbs 6:6-20](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/6-20)) resumes the warnings against incontinence, pointing out
its certain and terrible results. This train of thought seems to
intimate the kindred of these vices.

**1, 2. if**—The condition extends
through both verses.
**be surety**—art pledged.
**stricken . . . hand**—bargained
(compare [Job 17:3](../../../kjv/job/17/3)).
**with a stranger**—that
is, for a friend (compare [Proverbs 11:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/11/15);
[Proverbs 17:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/17/18)).

**3. come . . . friend**—in his
power.
**humble . . . sure thy
friend**—urge as a suppliant; that is, induce the friend to
provide otherwise for his debt, or secure the surety.

**4, 5.** The danger requires
promptness.

**6-8.** The improvident sluggards
usually want sureties. Hence, such are advised to industry by the
ant's example.

**9, 10.** Their conduct graphically
described;

**11.** and the fruits of their
self-indulgence and indolence presented.
**as . . .
travelleth**—literally, "one who walks backwards and
forwards," that is, a highwayman.
**armed man**—that is, one
prepared to destroy.

**12. A naughty person**—literally,
"A man of Belial," or of worthlessness, that is, for good,
and so depraved, or wicked (compare [1 Samuel 25:25](../../../kjv/1-samuel/25/25);
[1 Samuel 30:22](../../../kjv/1-samuel/30/22), &c.). Idleness and
vice are allied. Though indolent in acts, he actively and habitually
(*walketh*) is ill-natured in speech ([1 Samuel 30:22](../../../kjv/1-samuel/30/22)).

**13, 14.** If, for fear of
detection, he does not speak, he uses signs to carry on his
intrigues. These signs are still so used in the East.

**14. Frowardness**—as in .
**deviseth**—literally,
"constructs, as an artisan."
**mischief**—evil to
others.
**discord**—especially
litigation. Cunning is the talent of the weak and lazy.

**15.** *Suddenness* aggravates
evil (compare [Proverbs 6:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/11); [Proverbs 29:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/1)).
**calamity**—literally, "a
crushing weight."
**broken**—shivered as a
potter's vessel; utterly destroyed ([Proverbs 29:1](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/1)).

**16-19. six . . . seven**—a mode
of speaking to arrest attention ([Proverbs 30:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/30/15);
[Proverbs 30:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/30/18); [Job 5:19](../../../kjv/job/5/19)).

**17. proud look**—literally,
"eyes of loftiness" (). Eyes, tongue, &c., for persons.

**16-19. six . . . seven**—a mode
of speaking to arrest attention ([Proverbs 30:15](../../../kjv/proverbs/30/15);
[Proverbs 30:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/30/18); [Job 5:19](../../../kjv/job/5/19)).

**19. speaketh**—literally,
"breathes out," habitually speaks ([Psalms 27:12](../../../kjv/psalms/27/12);
[Acts 9:1](../../../kjv/acts/9/1)).

**20-23.** (Compare [Proverbs 1:8](../../../kjv/proverbs/1/8);
[Proverbs 3:3](../../../kjv/proverbs/3/3), &c.).

**22. it**—(compare ); denotes the instruction of parents (), to which all the qualities of a safe guide and guard and
ready teacher are ascribed. It prevents the ingress of evil by
supplying good thoughts, even in dreams ([Proverbs 3:21-23](../../../kjv/proverbs/3/21-23);
[Psalms 19:9](../../../kjv/psalms/19/9); [2 Peter 1:19](../../../kjv/2-peter/1/19)).

**23. reproofs**— () the convictions of error produced by instruction.

**24.** A specimen of its benefit.
By appreciating truth, men are not affected by lying flattery.

**25.** One of the cautions of this
instruction, avoid alluring beauty.
**take**—or, "ensnare."
**eyelids**—By painting the
lashes, women enhanced beauty.

**26.** The supplied words give a
better sense than the old version: "The price of a whore is a
piece of bread."
**adulteress**—(Compare
*Margin*), which the parallel and context () sustain. Of similar results of this sin, compare .
**will hunt**—alluding to
the snares spread by harlots (compare ).
**precious life**—more
valuable than all else.

**27-29.** The guilt and danger most
obvious.

**30, 31.** Such a thief is pitied,
though heavily punished.

**31. sevenfold**—(compare ), for many, ample (compare [Genesis 4:24](../../../kjv/genesis/4/24);
[Matthew 18:21](../../../kjv/matthew/18/21)), even if all his
wealth is taken.

**32. lacketh understanding**—or,
"heart"; destitute of moral principle and prudence.

**33. dishonour**—or, "shame,"
as well as hurt of body ([Proverbs 3:35](../../../kjv/proverbs/3/35)).
**reproach . . . away**—No
restitution will suffice;

**34, 35.** nor any terms of
reconciliation be admitted.
**regard**—or, "accept"
any ransom.

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