Bible Commentary

Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance. 3. wisdom ] regarded, as the second clause of the verse shews, as leading to purity of life. Comp. Pro 2:10; Pro 2:16. spendeth ] Rather, wasteth, R.V. , LXX. Comp. , Luk 15:13; Luk 15:30. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:3”

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 2. in authority ] This rendering is supported by the parallelism, but it is relegated to the margin in R.V. The rendering, increased, R.V. text, A.V. marg., gives the more usual meaning of the Heb. word, See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:2”

He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 1. hardeneth his neck ] like an obstinate and refractory ox. The same phrase occurs in Deu 10:16; 2Ki 17:14. Comp. the similar phrase, stiff-necked, or hard-necked (the Heb. root being the same) Exo 32:9; Deu 9:6; Act 7:51 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 29:1”

When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Men hide themselves; men, i.e. righteous men, as appears from the following clause, are ashamed and afraid to appear publicly; of which See Poole “Pro 28:12“. The righteous increase; they who were righteous do now again appear in public, and being … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:28”

He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 27. hideth his eyes ] in neglect or disgust. Comp. Isa 1:15; and see Sir 4:5-6 . Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Hideth his eyes – i. e., Turns away from, disregards, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:27”

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. The contrast between the wisdom of him who trusts in the Lord, and the folly of self-trust. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Pro 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:26”

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 25. of a proud heart ] Lit. wide of soul. This may mean having his soul enlarged, either by the elation of pride, as A.V. (comp. wide of heart, Pro 21:4; Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:25”

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer. 24. a destroyer ] “That is the deliberate villain who is prepared for any crime. Comp. Mat 15:4; Mat 15:6.” Rel. Tr. Soc. Comm. Comp. Pro 18:9. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:24”

He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favor than he that flattereth with the tongue. Pro 28:23 He that rebuketh a man. Reproof I. Regard reproof as a duty. 1. Speaking generally, we may be bound to administer reproof out of regard to the individuals to whom we may address ourselves. An obligation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:23”

He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 22. He that hasteth &c. The order of subject and predicate should be reversed as in A.V. marg. and R.V.: He that hath an evil eye hasteth after riches. After the manner of this Collection, we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:22”