Bible Commentary

Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth. 2. that the soul be without knowledge ] If with R.V. text we retain this rendering, we may well recognise in the rendering of R.V. marg. a true explanation of the proverb: “Desire without knowledge is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 19:2”

Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 1. a fool ] We are left to read in the word rich, from the contrast implied by the parallelism: upright poverty is better than perverse folly, by whatever advantages of wealth, of birth, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 19:1”

A man [that hath] friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother. 24. A man that hath friends ] Lit. a man of friends, i.e. one who makes many friends, R.V.; makes them too easily and indiscriminately. must shew himself friendly ] Rather, doeth it to his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:24”

The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Note the paradox. The poor man, of whom one might expect roughness, supplicates; the rich, well nurtured, from whom one might look for courtesy, answers harshly and brusquely. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Useth entreaties; humbly begs the favour of rich men, as his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:23”

[Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favor of the LORD. 22. Compare: “Happy is the husband of a good wife; And the number of his days shall be twofold. A brave woman rejoiceth her husband; And he shall fulfil his years in peace. A good wife is a good portion: She … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:22”

Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 21. love it ] i.e. delight in using it, as an instrument either of “death” or of “life.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 18:21 Death and life are in the power … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:21”

A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. The general sense is plain. A man must for good or evil take the consequence of his words, as well as his deeds. Compare the marginal reference. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:20”

A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle. 19. offended ] or injured, R.V. marg. like the bars of a castle ] forming an impassable barrier to reconciliation. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The meaning of the first … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:19”

The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. Compare Pro 16:33 note. A tacit appeal to the Divine Judge gave a fairer prospect of a just decision than corruption Pro 18:16 or hasty onesidedness Pro 18:17. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 18. The lot causeth contentions to cease] See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:18”

[He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him. 17. in his own cause ] i.e. in pleading, or stating it. You must wait to hear the other side, the “neighbour’s searching out,” if you would come at the truth. Audi alteram partem is the gist of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:17”