Bible Commentary

The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 17. The LXX. gives a fuller text here: “The paths of life depart from evil, And ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receiveth instruction shall prosper, And he that taketh heed to reproofs shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:17”

How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 16. rather to be chosen ] Better, is rather &c. It is the acquisition of wisdom or understanding that is commended in both clauses of the verse, which are exactly parallel. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:16”

In the light of the king’s countenance [is] life; and his favor [is] as a cloud of the latter rain. 15. the latter rain ] i.e. the spring rain, which swelled and matured the corn for harvest, just as the “former” or autumn rain prepared the ground, after the drought of summer, for the sowing. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:15”

The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 14. messengers of death ] The reckless fury of the Eastern despot (1Sa 22:16-18; Est 7:7-10; Dan 2:5) is but the abuse of the awful justice of the Archetypal King (Mat 22:7; Luk 19:27). will pacify it ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:14”

Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. All wise and good kings do, and all kings should, delight in employing such counsellors, judges, and officers under them, as are just and faithful in their counsels, and sentences, and actions, because such bring great honour and advantage to them. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:13”

[It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Pro 16:12 For the throne is estaabished by righteousness. Religious principles the best support of government I. Righteousness most effectually answers the end and design of government. Religion consists in an acknowledgment of God as Governor of the world. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:12”

A just weight and balance [are] the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag [are] his work. 11. weight and balance ] Rather, balance (or, steelyard) and scales. See Pro 11:1, note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See Pro 11:1 note. People are not to think that trade lies outside the divine … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:11”

A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 10. A divine sentence ] Lit. divination, A.V. and R.V. marg. The word is generally used in a bad sense, “soothsaying.” See Deu 18:10, where it is positively forbidden, and 1Sa 15:23, where it is called a “sin.” Here, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:10”

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 9. Comp. Pro 16:1 of this chapter. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Deviseth his way – i. e., Thinks it out with anxious care; yet it is the Lord and He only who directs the steps. Compare Pro 16:1. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:9”

Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 8. without right ] Rather, with injustice, R.V., as preserving better the parallelism. Comp. Pro 15:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges This was in effect said before, Pro 15:16, and is here repeated, partly because of the great importance and usefulness … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 16:8”