Bible Commentary

Rob not the poor, because he [is] poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: The body of the Collection Chap. Pro 22:22 to Pro 24:22 22. because ] Which may either mean, Do not let his poverty and consequent defencelessness be a temptation to thee to wrong him, or, Let it be a motive … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:22”

That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? 21. send unto thee ] Rather, send thee, with A.V. marg. and R.V. The verse is well rendered in the Rel. Tract. Society’s Annotated Bible: “To teach thee … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:21”

Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 20. excellent things ] The word has been thought to denote the chief of the three persons who formed the complement of an ancient war-chariot, and so to mean principal or excellent. In Pro 8:6 “excellent things” are literally princely things or words. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:20”

That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 19. made known ] The R.V. made them known, makes the sense a little clearer. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Even to thee – The wide general character of the teaching does not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:19”

For [it is] a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. 18. they shall withal be fitted in ] Rather, if they be established together upon, R.V.; i.e. if being kept securely in thy heart they dwell constantly on thy lips. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:18”

Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 17. the words of the wise ] Comp. Pro 1:6, Pro 24:23. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges III. Second Collection of Proverbs Chap. Pro 22:17 to Pro 24:22 A short Preface or Introduction, Pro … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:17”

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want. 16. shall surely come] Or, cometh only, R.V. Two opposite methods of self-aggrandisement, grinding the poor and currying favour with the rich, have a common end in penury. Some, however, would render, He that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:16”

Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 15. bound ] Better, bound up, R.V. Comp., for the force of the Heb. word, Gen 44:30. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:15”

The mouth of strange women [is] a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. 14. a deep pit ] such as is dug by a hunter for his prey. Comp. Pro 23:27. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The fall of the man into the snare of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:14”

The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 13. slain ] or, more in accordance with the usual meaning of the Heb. word, murdered, R.V. The sluggard then offers two absurd excuses for not going forth to his business. ‘Without,’ he says, beyond the city walls, in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:13”