For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
The book was composed chiefly by Solomon, probably in the early part of his reign, as part of a collection gathered from the three thousand sayings he spoke. This saying stands in the instruction at the end of chapter 9, which warns against condemned sins and presses its teaching to take hold in the hearts of both men and women. The speaker is Christ in the character of Wisdom, inviting and counseling mankind and promising that by Him the days of those who heed Him shall be multiplied and the years of their life increased.
The saying reveals Jehovah as creator and governor of the universe and disposer of human destinies, who rewards piety and punishes evil. It gives a practical rule for everyday life and for moral and religious duty toward family, neighbor, friend, and God. It is to be studied in the light of scriptural examples together with virtues such as modesty, chastity, temperance, forbearance, gentleness, and industry, and with submission to correction. It calls for self-examination as to whether the beginning of wisdom is present in life.
The book was composed chiefly by Solomon, probably in the early part of his reign, as part of a collection gathered from the three thousand sayings he spoke. This saying stands in the instruction at the end of chapter 9, which warns against condemned sins and presses its teaching to take hold in the hearts of both men and women. The speaker is Christ in the character of Wisdom, inviting and counseling mankind and promising that by Him the days of those who heed Him shall be multiplied and the years of their life increased.
The saying reveals Jehovah as creator and governor of the universe and disposer of human destinies, who rewards piety and punishes evil. It gives a practical rule for everyday life and for moral and religious duty toward family, neighbor, friend, and God. It is to be studied in the light of scriptural examples together with virtues such as modesty, chastity, temperance, forbearance, gentleness, and industry, and with submission to correction. It calls for self-examination as to whether the beginning of wisdom is present in life.