Bible Commentary

[Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be showed before the [whole] congregation. 26. Whose] i.e. whose-ever. Qui operit odium, Vulg. This makes the statement general, whereas it is really a continuation of the preceding verses. Render, with R.V., Though his hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly shewed before … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:26”

When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart. Seven abominations – Compare Pro 26:16 note. Here seven retains, perhaps, its significance as the symbol of completeness. Evil has, as it were, gone through all its work, and holds its accursed Sabbath in the heart in which all things … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:25”

He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 24. and ] But he layeth up &c. (R.V.) gives the sense more forcibly. Comp. 2Sa 3:27. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 26:24-27 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips. Clandestine hatred I. It is often greatly disguised. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:24”

Burning lips and a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross. 23. burning ] Better, fervent, R.V., with protestations of affection. a potsherd covered ] The rendering, an earthen vessel overlaid, R.V. makes the meaning clearer. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Burning lips – i. e., Lips glowing with, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:23”

The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 22. wounds ] Rather, dainty morsels; , LXX. The proverb is repeated from Pro 18:8, where see note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Compare the marginal reference note. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:22”

[As] coals [are] to burning coals, and wood to fire; so [is] a contentious man to kindle strife. 21. kindle ] Better, inflame, R.V. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Coals – Charcoal. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Heb. A man of contentions, that loveth and giveth him self up to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:21”

Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 20. talebearer ] Rather, whisperer, as the word is rendered in Pro 16:28. The Vulg. has susurro here and in Pro 26:22 below, but verbosus in Pro 16:28, and bilinguis in Pro 18:8. The LXX. have here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:20”

So [is] the man [that] deceiveth his neighbor, and saith, Am not I in sport? 19. in sport ] Fatal mischief may come of thoughtlessness apart from malice. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 19. Am not I in sport?] How many hearts have been made sad, and how many reputations have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:19”

As a mad [man] who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, The teacher cuts off the plea which people make when they have hurt their neighbor by lies, that they did not mean mischief, that they were only in fun. Such jesting is like that of the madman flinging firebrands or arrows. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:18”

He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears. 17. meddleth ] Rather, vexeth himself, R.V. See Pro 20:2, where the same word is rendered, provoketh to anger, A.V. and R.V. text, or angereth himself against, R.V. marg. Of course in this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 26:17”