Bible Commentary

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat. 30. The light of the eyes ] This is sometimes understood to mean the beaming eyes of kindly regard with which others look upon us (comp. the phrase “the light of the countenance,” Psa 4:6 [Hebrews 7 ]; Pro … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:30”

The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 29. Comp. Joh 9:31. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Compare Joh 9:31. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 29. The Lord is far from the wicked] He is neither near to hear, nor near to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:29”

The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. Contrast the studying of the wise before he answers and the hasty babbling of the foolish. The teaching of our Lord Mat 10:19 presents us with a different and higher precept, resting upon different conditions. Fuente: Albert … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:28”

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 27. gifts ] The proverb, though universal in its moral, is Oriental in its form. Gifts “play a very important part in the social life of the East” (see Smith’s Dict. of Bible, Gift). Hence they form at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:27”

The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words. 26. thoughts of the wicked pleasant words ] Lit. devices of evil words of pleasantness. The contrast is between these, and then further between the former, as “abomination to Jehovah,” and the latter as “pure,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:26”

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 25. destroy ] Rather, root up, R.V., in contrast with establish in the next clause. widow ] As typical of the humble and poor. Comp. Psa 68:5, and for the sentiment 1Pe 5:5. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:25”

The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 24. above ] Rather, upward. Upward or downward the path of man must tend. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Above … beneath – The one path is all along upward, leading to the highest life. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:24”

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]! 23. by ] Rather, in. The reference is rather to the satisfaction found in the ready answer itself, the “word in due season,” as he utters it, than to any fruit which comes to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:23”

Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established. Counsellors – The Hebrew word, used almost as an official title 1Ch 27:32; Isa 1:26; Isa 19:11, brings before us the picture of the council-chamber of Eastern countries, arranged for a solemn conference of the wise. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:22”

Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 21. wisdom ] Lit. heart, as in Pro 11:12. walketh uprightly ] Lit. maketh straight his going. The parallelism consists in the contrast between the reckless “joy” with which the heartless fool revels in his “folly,” and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:21”