The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 13. deceitful man ] Rather, oppressor. The rendering usurer, A.V. marg., which follows the LXX. , and Vulg. creditor, restricts the reference to one form of oppression. lighteneth both their eyes ] i.e. with the light of life, Psa 13:3 [Hebrews … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked. 12. Comp. “As is the judge of his people, so are his ministers; And as is the ruler of the city, such are all they that dwell therein.” Sir 10:2 . Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges All his servants are wicked … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:11
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards. 11. mind ] Lit. spirit; i.e. passion, or anger, R.V., , LXX. keepeth it in till afterwards ] Rather, keepeth it back and stilleth it, R.V.; , LXX. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mind – The Hebrew … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:10
The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 10. seek ] i.e. care for, as R.V. marg. Comp. Psa 142:4 [Hebrews 5 ], where however the Hebrew word, seek, is not the same as here. It is more in accordance with the use of the phrase to seek the life, to render, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:9
[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest. 9. whether he rage &c.] This makes the fool the subject, as is more clearly brought out in R.V. marg., He rageth and laugheth and there is no rest. In R.V. text, however, the wise man is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath. 8. bring a city into a snare ] Rather, set a city on fire, A. V. marg., or, in a flame, R.V.; , LXX. Comp. Pro 20:10; Pro 26:21; and, for an illustration of the proverb, the story of Sheba the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it]. 7. the cause ] the judicial cause in a court of law. Comp. Deu 17:8, where the same Heb. word is rendered plea. regardeth not ] Or, hath not understanding, R.V. Either does not take the trouble, as the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:6
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 6. a snare ] in which, though perhaps he laid it for others (Psa 9:15-16), he himself shall be taken, and so have sorrow, in contrast to the “joy and singing” of the righteous. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet. Pro 29:5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. Flattery . I. What flattery is. The nature and property of it is to put on all forms and shapes, according to the exigence of the occasion. He that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:4
The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 4. receiveth ] The R.V., exacteth, is scarcely an improvement, for it is enough to “overthrow the land” that the king be open to receive gifts. The Heb., a man of offerings, will bear either sense. The rendering of R.V. marg., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:4”