Bible Commentary

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain. 14. Lit., Clouds and wind and no rain; A man who boasts himself of a gift of falsehood. The rising wind and gathering clouds (1Ki 18:45) which, un-accompanied by rain, disappoint the expectation of the thirsty earth are an apt emblem … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:14”

As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [so is] a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. 13. the cold of snow ] Rosenmuller, quoted and approved by Maurer, explains this, not of snow falling in harvest, which would be rather an emblem of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:13”

[As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 12. earring ] Or, nose-ring, R.V. marg. See Pro 11:22, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The theme of this proverb being the same as that of Pro 25:11, its occurrence suggests … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:12”

A word fitly spoken [is like] apples of gold in pictures of silver. 11. fitly ] Lit. upon its wheels, i.e. smoothly and without hesitation. Others render, at its (proper) times, i.e. seasonably, perhaps from the idea of times or seasons “revolving,” or “rolling round.” In tempore suo, Vulg. Comp. Pro 15:23. apples of gold … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:11”

Lest he that heareth [it] put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. 10. put thee to shame ] Or, revile thee, R.V.; , LXX.; insultet, Vulg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Put thee to shame; reproach thee for thy gross violation of the laws of prudence, and justice, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:10”

Debate thy cause with thy neighbor [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: 9. a secret to] Rather, the secret of, A.V. marg. and R.V. The warning would seem to be against being betrayed by a litigious spirit into dishonourable conduct, and incurring the indelible shame of betraying confidence through eagerness to win your … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:9”

Go not forth hastily to strive, lest [thou know not] what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame. 8. thou know not] These words are also inserted in R.V. text, with the alternative in the margin, Lest it be said in the end thereof, What wilt thou do? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:8”

For better [it is] that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. 7. Come up hither ] Comp. Luk 14:8-10, and Introd. p. 33. whom thine eyes have seen ] This aggravates the disgrace: you have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:7”

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great [men]: 6. Put not forth thyself ] Better, Put not thyself forward, R.V.; Heb., Glorify not thyself; , LXX.; ne gloriosus appareas, Vulg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The pushing, boastful temper is, in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:6”

Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. The interpretation of the proverb of Pro 25:4. The king himself, like the Lord whom he represents, is to sit as a refiner of silver Mal 3:3. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible From before the king; from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 25:5”