Bible Commentary

A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 4. false ] Rather, wicked, R.V., in a wider sense. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The two clauses describe two phases of the mutual affinities of evil. The evil-doer delights in lies, the liar in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:4”

The refining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 3. trieth the hearts ] q.d. man can try the precious metals, but only God the hearts (Jer 17:9-10). The thought that He tries them to refine them, which is suggested here by the parallelism, is elsewhere expressed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:3”

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 2. a wise servant ] or, a servant that dealeth wisely, R.V., in contrast with a son who causeth shame, or dealeth shamefully. Comp. “Free men shall minister unto a wise servant.” Sir … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:2”

Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of sacrifices [with] strife. 1. sacrifices with strife ] Lit. sacrifices of strife, but better rendered, good cheer with strife, A.V. marg.; or, feasting with strife, R.V. text. This rendering, however, may be arrived at in either of two ways, (1) We may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 17:1”

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD. 33. the lap ] from the folds of which it was drawn or shaken out. disposing ] Lit. judgement. The decision, which when appealed to as arbiter it pronounces, is not its own but Jehovah’s. The religion of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:33”

[He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 32. Of the many parallels to the sentiment of this proverb that are to be found in classical literature, none is closer than the familiar saying of Ovid ( Epist. ex Pont. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:32”

The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness. 31. if it be found ] Rather, it shall be found, R.V. text. “Decus et ornamentum est senectus, senectus vero prmium virtutis,” Maur. Comp. Pro 3:2; Pro 3:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Omit if. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:31”

He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. 30. shutteth ] Or, fixeth, or setteth firmly, , LXX. He closes or fixes his eyes, as though in deep thought, and tightens his lips, as if to keep back words which he could utter. Comp. Pro 6:12-14 for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:30”

A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good. 29. enticeth ] Comp. Pro 1:10-19, where the same Heb. word for “entice” is used. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges A violent man, Heb. a man of violence, i.e. devoted to violent and injurious courses, enticeth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:29”

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 28. soweth ] Rather, scattereth abroad, R.V. , LXX. Comp. Pro 6:14. separateth chief friends ] “Or, alienateih his friend,” R.V. marg. See Pro 19:7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges A froward man; or, perverse man, who perverteth his words and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:28”