Bible Commentary

The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all. 2. Comp. Pro 29:13. The true remedy for social inequalities is not to abolish them, but to recognise Who it is that has appointed them, and the obligations of mutual consideration and respect which they involve. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:2”

A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favor rather than silver and gold. 1. A good name ] Heb. a name, as in Ecc 7:1. Comp. Sir 41:12 : “Have regard to thy name; For it continueth with thee longer than a thousand great treasures of gold.” loving favour … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 22:1”

The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. 31. safety ] Rather, victory (A.V. marg. R.V. text), or deliverance (R.V. marg.). “Two companion proverbs ( Pro 21:30-31). Nothing avails against, nothing without, God.” ( Speaker’s Comm.) Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 31. The horse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 21:31”

[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 30. Even more forcible is the Hebrew: There is no wisdom and there is no understanding and there is no counsel against Jehovah. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Two companion proverbs. Nothing avails against, nothing without, God. The horse is the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 21:30”

A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way. 29. directeth ] Or, ordereth, R.V. corrigit, Vulg. There is another reading, noticed in the marg. both of A.V. and R.V., considereth; , LXX. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Directeth – i. e., Makes straight and firm. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 21:29”

A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 28. that heareth ] Either (1) who listens to the voice of duty and of conscience ( , LXX.; vir obediens, Vulg.); or (2) who simply states in evidence what he has heard, “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 21:28”

The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 27. with a wicked mind ] In any case the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, even when he brings it in a mere formal spirit, because of the moral character of the offerer (Pro 15:8; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 21:27”

He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 26. He coveteth ] We may thus with A.V., Vulg., and others supply the subject of this clause from the preceding verse, or introduce a new subject, suggested perhaps by the preceding proverb and by contrast with the succeeding clause of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 21:26”

The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labor. 25. the desire of the slothful killeth him ] This may mean either ( a) his desire for slothful inaction brings him to want and starvation, because through its indulgence (as the 2nd clause of the verse explains) his hands refuse to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 21:25”

Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 24. Proud and haughty scorner ] Rather with R.V., A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name; i.e. the name which aptly describes his character. , LXX. who dealeth &c.] Rather, He worketh in the arrogance of pride, R.V. The Heb. word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 21:24”