Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Proverbs 5

The scope of this chapter is much the same with that of Proverbs 2:1-2:22. To write the same things, in other words, ought not to be grievous, for it is safe, Philippians 3:1. Here is, I. An exhortation to get acquaintance with and submit to the laws of wisdom in general, Proverbs 5:2. II. A particular caution against the sin of whoredom, Proverbs 5:3-5:14. III. Remedies prescribed against that sin. 1. Conjugal love, Proverbs 5:15-5:20. 2. A regard to God’s omniscience, Proverbs 5:21. 3. A dread of the miserable end of wicked people, Proverbs 5:22, 5:23. And all little enough to arm young people against those fleshly lusts which war against the soul. MHBCC 634.1