Bible Commentary

Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth. 24. before ] More literally and forcibly, before the face of, R.V., as the object of his stedfast contemplation and pursuit, whereas “the eyes of a fool” seek the world over and find not. Comp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:24”

A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 23. out of the bosom ] i.e. the fold of the garment in which it had been concealed; denoting the stealthy action either of the suitor who proffers, or more probably of the judge who receives the bribe. Comp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:23”

A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 22. doeth good like a medicine ] Rather, is a good medicine, R.V. “Heb. causeth good healing,” R.V. marg.; giveth a happy healing, Gesen.; , LXX. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Doeth good like a medicine – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:22”

He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. 21. a fool a fool ] The Heb. word so rendered is not the same in the two clauses of the verse. The first word in the first clause describes the fool as dull or senseless, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:21”

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. He that hath a froward heart, whose heart is not plain and upright, but false towards God or men, findeth no good; shall not get that advantage by his dissimulation which he intends and expects, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:20”

He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 19. exalteth ] Or, raiseth high, R.V. Comp. Pro 16:18. See for illustrations of such “raising high the gate” and of the “destruction” that follows it, Jer 22:13-19, and the case of Haman in the Book of Esther. The relation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:19”

A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend. 18. understanding ] Lit. heart, as in Pro 17:16. surety ] See Pro 6:1 note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Compare the marginal reference. Since nothing is nobler than the self-sacrifice of the true friend Pro … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:18”

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 17. a brother is born ] Or (making a friend the subject clauses) is born as a brother, R.V. marg. A friend love friend’s love always, but with the love of a born brother in adversity. So was it with Jonathan and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:17”

Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]? 16. heart ] i.e. understanding, R.V.; see Pro 15:32, note. We might almost render, capacity. Wisdom cannot be bought for a price: it can only be assimilated by a wise, or wisdom-loving heart. Its … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:16”

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD. 15. Comp. Isa 5:23. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges People need to be warned against an unjust acquittal, no less than against unjust condemnation. The word justifieth has its forensic sense, to declare … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:15”