A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. 23. honour shall uphold, &c.] Rather, He that is lowly in spirit shall obtain honour. Lowly is better than humble (A.V.) in the second clause, because the Heb. word is from the same root as the word bring low, in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:23”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 22. furious ] Rather, wrathful, R.V. Comp. Pro 15:18; Pro 28:25. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 22. An angry man stirreth up strife] His spirit begets its like wherever he goes. And a furious man aboundeth in transgression.] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:22”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length. 21. his son ] The meaning of the word which occurs only here is doubtful (see R.V. marg.), but this is the most probable rendering of it. The Vulg., as referred to in R.V. marg., has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:21”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:20
Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. 20. Comp. Jas 1:26. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 29:20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? Impetuosity of temper The Adige at Verona appears to be a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:20”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 19. words ] He needs sterner measures. answer ] i.e. respond in work and action: give heed, R.V.; , LXX. The Vulg. appears to understand it, as do some commentators, literally he will not even deign to answer you … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:19”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:18
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. 18. vision law ] “The vision is the actual contact between God and the human spirit, which is the necessary condition of any direct revelation; the law is the recorded result of such a revelation, either passed from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:18”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Rest; satisfaction to thy mind, and comfort in his amendment. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole 17. (Compare Pro 29:3;Pro 29:15; Pro 19:18). give thee restpeaceand quiet (compare Pr 29:9). Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:17”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 16. are multiplied ] “Or, are in authority,” R.V. marg. See Pro 29:2, note. shall see ] shall look upon, R.V., with thoughtful satisfaction. Comp. Psa 37:34; Psa 112:8. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 16. When the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame. 15. left to himself] Comp. 1Ki 1:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Left to himself – The condition of one who has been pampered and indulged. The mother who yields weakly is as guilty of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established forever. Judgeth the poor, and the rich too; but he names the poor, because these are most oppressed and injured by others, and least regarded by princes, and yet committed to their more special care by the King of kings. Fuente: English Annotations … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:14”