Bible Commentary

A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 16. Comp. Pro 17:8; Pro 19:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The gift (or, bribe), by a bold personification, appears as the powerful friend at court, who introduces another, and makes him welcome in high places. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:16”

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 15. the heart the ear ] While “the heart” within, like some busy workman in his chamber is acquiring knowledge, “the ear” without is no less on the alert in accumulating fresh materials to increase the store. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:15”

The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 14. a wounded spirit ] If the sustaining spirit be itself wounded or broken, the burden becomes intolerable. It is the pathetic thought of “the spirit which so long bore a man’s infirmity, and then at last broke because … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:14”

He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. 13. answereth a matter ] Rather, giveth answer, R.V. “Heb. returneth a word,” A.V. marg. Compare: “Answer not before thou hast heard; And interrupt not in the midst of speech.” Sir 11:8 . Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:13”

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor [is] humility. 12. Comp. Pro 16:18; Pro 15:33. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Before – In the sense of priority of time. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Pro 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:12”

The rich man’s wealth [is] his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit. 11. his strong city ] There is a sense in which it is really so (Pro 10:15); but a sense also in which, in designed contrast to the “strong tower” of the preceding verse, it is only so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:11”

The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 10. is safe ] “Heb. is set on high,” R.V. marg.; , LXX.; exaltabitur, Vulg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Safe – literally, as in the margin i. e., is exalted. Compare Psa 18:2, Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:10”

He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 9. a great waster ] Lit. a master of laying waste, or destroying; a destroyer, R.V. Comp. for a similar sentiment, “He that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad,” Mat 12:30. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:9”

The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 8. talebearer ] Rather, whisperer, R.V., secret calumniator, as in Pro 16:28; bilinguis, Vulg. wounds ] Rather, dainty morsels, R.V.; so greedily do men swallow down and retain them. This proverb occurs again, Pro 26:22. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:8”

A fool’s mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul. A fool’s mouth [is] his destruction,…. The cause of it; for his contentions, and quarrels, and evil speaking, lawsuits are commenced against him, which bring ruin upon himself and his family now; as well as for his idle and wicked … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 18:7”