Bible Commentary

To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress. 21. For that man will transgress ] Or, Neither that a man should transgress, R.V. The rendering of A.V., however, which is retained substantially in R.V. marg., has the support both of LXX. and Vulg. a piece … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:21”

A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 20. faithful ] i.e., as the second clause shews, one who puts fidelity above gain. Comp. Psa 15:4. innocent ] Rather, unpunished, A.V. marg. and R.V. , LXX. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:20”

He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough. 19. Comp. Pro 12:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 19. He that tilleth his land] See Pr 12:11. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible That followeth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:19”

Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once. 18. that is perverse in his ways ] Or, walketh (understood from the first clause of the verse) perversely in two ways. “Heb. perverse of two ways. ” R.V. marg. See Pro 28:6, note. at once ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:18”

A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. 17. doeth violence to ] Rather, is laden with, R.V. See Gen 9:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The case of willful murder, not the lesser crime of manslaughter for which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:17”

The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days. 16. The prince &c.] Lit. A prince that lacketh understanding and a great oppressor! i.e. the two are identical. There is no particle of connection or contrast between the two clauses of the verse, and R.V. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:16”

[As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people. 15. ranging ] i.e. with a view to satisfy its hunger. The word is used in its secondary sense, hungry, Psa 107:9. Comp. 1Pe 5:8. , LXX., ursus esuriens, Vulg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:15”

Happy [is] the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 14. feareth ] i.e. to do wrong, with a wise and godly caution. , LXX. Comp. the N.T. use of and its cognates, Heb 5:7; Heb 11:7. mischief ] “Or, calamity,” R.V. marg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:14”

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy. The conditions of freedom are confession and amendment, confession to God of sins against Him, to men of sins against them. The teaching of ethical wisdom on this point is identical with that of psalmist, prophet, apostles, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:13”

When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 12. a man is hidden ] Rather, men hide themselves, R.V. “Heb. must be searched for,” marg. Comp. Pro 28:28. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges There is great glory – Men array themselves in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:12”