Notes on the book of Proverbs

the long version

People in every generation since Solomon have turned to the book of Proverbs for wisdom and refreshment. They have found in its plain, wholesome sayings wonderful depths of meaning. The book of Proverbs with its common-sense epigrams might seem to need little explanation or comment; but often, as every Christian will admit, these practical truths have little practical effect in our living. This book by Dr. Ironside is, as he explains in the foreword, "An attempt to press home upon the heart and conscience, with a view to the increase of everyday Godliness, this distinctively practical portion of the Word of God." Using the outline of the book of Proverbs itself, Dr. Ironside's commentary is divided into 31 chapters. Each proverb is printed in poetic form with the comment following, forming a remarkably illuminating verse-by-verse exposition. Often the example of a Bible character is used to illustrate one of the proverbs. You will especially enjoy chapter 30 which emphasizes the importance God places on "little things," and chapter 31, which shows how the Hebrew alphabet is used to illustrate one of the proverbs, praise of the virtuous woman. -- Jacket flap.