Bible Commentary

Divers weights [are] an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance [is] not good. 23. See Pro 20:10, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 20:23 And a false balance is not good. False balance applied to providences We may apply a false balance to the providences which make up our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:23”

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 22. Comp. Rom 12:17; Rom 12:19. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Gods awarding to everyone according to his works, is the true check to the spirit of vindictiveness (compare Rom 12:17, Rom 12:19). Note that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:22”

An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. 21. hastily ] Comp. Pro 28:20; Pro 28:22. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Or, An inheritance gotten hastily (greedily sought after by unjust means) at the beginning, the end thereof shall not be blessed. Another … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:21”

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. 20. obscure darkness ] Better, the blackest darkness, R.V. Lit. the pupil (of the eye) of darkness (comp. “in the pupil of night,” Pro 7:9, and note): i.e. in the darkest part, as the pupil is of the eye, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:20”

He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. 19. flattereth with] Rather, openeth wide, R.V.; dilatat labia sua, Vulg.; has his mouth always open as a tattling gossip. Comp. the prohibition of the Law, Lev 19:16, and St Paul’s rebuke of “tattlers” and “busybodies,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:19”

[Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 18. with good advice ] or, by wise guidance, R.V., make war. Comp. Luk 14:31-32. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 20:18 Every purpose is established by counsel. Counsel Of all apostolic habits the most habitual, writes arehbishop Benson, was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:18”

Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 17. Bread of deceit ] or of falsehood, R.V., i.e. bread (or whatever else that word represents) gotten by dishonest and deceitful methods. with gravel ] Comp. Lam 3:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges To … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:17”

Take his garment that is surety [for] a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 16. Take his garment ] The Law of Moses recognised and regulated distraint on clothing as security for the repayment of a loan or debt (Exo 22:26-27; Deu 24:10-13. Comp. Mat 5:40). The proverb represents vividly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:16”

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel. 15. rubies ] The R.V. retains this word, but refers to Job 28:18, where it gives in the margin, or, red coral, or, pearls. See Pro 3:15, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges A precious … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:15”

[It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 14. naught ] i.e. an inferior article. Comp. 2Ki 2:19. By decrying it he gets it cheap, and then goes his way and boasts of his cleverness. Mr Bridges, in his Commentary on Proverbs, quotes here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 20:14”