Proverbs 8:31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. In these words are revealed things concerning the personal, substantial, and self-existent Wisdom. I. "MY DELIGHTS WERE WITH THE SONS OF MEN." Wisdom, then, has her delights; and where does she find them? The prime of these delights is that which He finds in Himself. He has complacential delight in Himself, for He only is perfection, independent, and eternal. The communications of His glorious attributes are also His delight. These rest on the sinful sons of men. The words include the idea of dwelling with the sons of men. What led the Saviour to such condescension? It was purely of His tender love towards mankind. Whence originates this love? In His own bosom, and we can say no more and see no farther. II. REJOICING IN THE HABITABLE PARTS OF GOD'S EARTH. The Hebrew is forcible and poetical —"playing or disporting on the orb of God's earth." God formed the earth and the world with wisdom, but also with love, and not only for the benefit, but also for the happiness of His creatures, and with a special view to the pleasure of the sons of men. In Christ, the Wisdom of God, the same wonderful condescension continues still. He adapts Himself to our human conceptions; brings His mysteries near to us in a most gracious manner; and the same graciousness is seen in God's everyday communion with His beloved children. The word "rejoicing" reminds of sweet music, and all the music on earth is made by Christ or for Him. (F. W. Krummacher, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights were with the sons of men.WEB: Rejoicing in his whole world. My delight was with the sons of men. |
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