For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them;
Solomon, having shown how dangerous it is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here shows how dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God, which we shall for ever rue the neglect of. Observe, I. By whom God calls to us - by wisdom. It is wisdom that crieth without.
Commenting on Proverbs 1:20-33
For the turning away of the simple shall slay them,.... Or be the cause of their being slain; even their turning away from Christ, their aversion to him; their turning their backs on him, and a deaf ear to him; their turning away from his Gospel, and putting it from them, thereby judging themselves unworthy of everlasting life: in all which they showed themselves to...
turning away--that is, from the call of Pro 1:23. simple--as in Pro 1:22. prosperity--quiet, implying indifference.