Bible Commentary

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 20. despiseth ] and so maketh her sad, in latent contrast with the first clause of the verse. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges To despise a mother is to cause her the deepest grief, and is therefore not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:20”

The way of the slothful [man is] as a hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain. 19. a hedge of thorns ] which may be either of his own making (Pro 24:30-31), or of his own imagining (Pro 22:13). made plain ] “Heb. raised up as a causey ” (archaic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:19”

A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife. 18. strife strife ] Contention strife, R.V., to indicate that the Heb. words are different. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Stirreth up strife, because he is very apt both to give and to take all occasions of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:18”

Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. A dinner of herbs – The meals of the poor and the abstemious. The stalled ox, like the fatted calf of Luk 15:23, would indicate a stately magnificence. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 17. Better is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:17”

Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. This proverb has its completion in the teaching of Mat 6:33. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 16. Better is little with the fear of the Lord] Because where the fear of God is, there are moderation and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:16”

All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast. Afflicted – The affliction meant here is less that of outward circumstances than of a troubled and downcast spirit. Life to the cheerful is as one perpetual banquet, whether he be poor or rich. That … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:15”

The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 14. seeketh feedeth on ] The one delights in the active pursuit of knowledge, which ever creates in those who find it a craving for more; the other lies down like a satiated animal, and feeds and ruminates … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:14”

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Some prefer to render the last clause, In sorrow of heart the breath is oppressed. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 13. By sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.] Every kind of sorrow worketh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:13”

A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 12. one that reproveth him ] Rather, to be reproved, R.V. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Loveth not, i.e. hateth and avoideth it; for more is here understood than is expressed, as it is Pro 11:21; 12:3, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:12”

Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 11. Hell and destruction ] Sheol and Abaddon with “ The grave,” and “ Destruction ” in the marg. R.V. In their preface the Revisers explain that “with a view to obviate inevitable misunderstanding,” they “have left … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:11”