Bible Commentary

The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 11. searcheth him out ] sees through him, as we should say, “Bene novit, neutiquam, ut Euripidis utamur dicto, ,” Maurer. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Wealth blunts, poverty sharpens, the critical power of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:11”

Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession. 10. the upright &c.] Better, with R.V., the perfect shall inherit good. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges When the wicked succeed in tempting the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:10”

He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination. 9. abomination ] Comp. ch. Pro 15:8. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be an abomination. The prayer of the disobedient … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:9”

He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 8. unjust gain ] Rather, increase, as A.V. marg. and R.V. text, , LXX. Comp. Lev 25:36-37. The idea of its being “unjust” is implied by the word “usury” with which it is associated. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:8”

Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father. 7. riotous ] Rather, gluttonous. See Pro 23:20, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Is a wise son; and consequently a credit and comfort to his father, as hath been oft noted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:7”

Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich. 6. The first half of the proverb occurs in Pro 19:1. perverse in his ways ] Lit. perverse of two ways: i.e. in double-dealing. Comp. “Woe to the sinner that goeth two ways!” Sir … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:6”

Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things]. 5. The intellectual condition depends upon the moral and spiritual. “Obedience is the organ of spiritual knowledge.” Comp. Joh 7:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The deep interdependence of morality and intellect. We have a right judgment in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:5”

They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 4. the law ] not in its Jewish form, “The Law,” sc. of Moses, but in its wider sense; and so in Pro 28:7 ; Pro 28:9, below. See Introd. p. 13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:4”

A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 3. a poor man ] Better, with R.V., a needy man, the Hebrew word being different from that rendered poor immediately after. The proverb has commonly been held to refer to official oppression. “A man in authority is implied. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:3”

For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. 2. a man ] This is better taken collectively, and rendered men, as in R.V. text. the state thereof] i.e. its stability. This rendering is retained in R.V. Others render … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 28:2”