Proverbs 2:11 (BSB)

Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you,

From Proverbs 2. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 2:11

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 2:10-22: The scope of these verses is to show, 1. What great advantage true wisdom will be of to us; it will keep us from the paths of sin, which lead to ruin, and will therein do us a greater kindness than if it enriched us with all the wealth of the world. 2.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 2:11: Discretion shall preserve thee,.... Which wisdom or the Gospel gives, or the Lord by the means of it; for the Gospel makes a man wise and discreet in the business of salvation, and in his conduct and deportment; and the discretion it gives him will put him upon his guard, and direct him to watch against every error, and every false way.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 2:11: Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: (f) The word of God will guide you, and teach you how to govern yourself.
• Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 2:9-11: Pro 2:9-11 With the אז repeated, the promises encouraging to the endeavour after wisdom take a new departure: 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and justice, And uprightness; every way of good. 10 For wisdom will enter into thine heart, And knowledge will do good to thy soul; 11 Discretion will keep watch over thee, Understanding will keep thee.