Proverbs 2 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
2:1–5
1-5. Diligence in hearing and praying for instruction must be used to secure the great principle of godliness, the fear of God. hide ... with thee--lay up in store (compare Pr 7:1).
2:6
6. For--God is ready (Jas 1:5; 4:8). out of his mouth--by revelation from Him.
2:7
7. sound wisdom--literally, "substance," opposed to what is fictitious. According to the context, this may be assistance, as here corresponding with buckler--or safety, or wisdom, which procures it (compare Pr 3:21; 8:14; 18:1; Job 6:13; 12:13). layeth up--provides, ever ready.
2:8
8. keepeth ... way--God defends the right way, and those in it. saints--objects of favor (compare Psa 4:3, c.). He guides and guards them.
2:9
9. Then--emphatic, in such a case. righteousness ... path--all parts of duty to God and man.
2:10–11
10-11. Idea of Pr 2:9, amplified; on terms, compare Pr 2:2 and Pr 2:4.
2:12–15
12-15. To deliver--as from great danger (Pr 6:5). way ... man--(Psa 1:1). froward things--perversity (Pr 6:14; 23:23), what is opposed to truth.
2:16–19
16-19. Deliverance from another danger. the strange woman--This term is often used for harlot, or loose woman (Jud 11:1, 2), married (Pr 7:5, 19) or not (1Ki 11:1), so called, because such were, perhaps at first, foreigners, though "strange" may also denote whatever is opposed to right or proper, as "strange fire" (Nu 3:4); "strange incense" (Ex 30:9). flattereth--literally, "smooths." her words--(Psa 5:9).
2:20
20. That ... way of good--that is, Such is the object of these warnings.
2:21–22
21-22. (Compare Psa 37:3, 9, 22, 27).