Bible Commentary

Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die. 10. Correction is grievous unto ] Rather, There is grievous correction for, as R.V. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Better, There is a grievous correction, i. e., nothing less than death, to him that forsaketh the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:10”

The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. The way; the conversation or course of life. This verse seems to contain a reason of the foregoing. God hates wicked mens religious performances, because they are accompanied with ungodly lives, and they pull down with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:9”

The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight. 8. See Gen 4:3-5; Heb 11:4; Heb 11:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination] Even the most sedulous attendance on the ordinances of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:8”

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so. 7. doeth not so ] So R.V. text, with the alternative in the marg. is not stedfast, or right. Maurer, however, renders (repeating disperse from the first clause) that which is not right; and compares the use of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:7”

In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. House, or family; whereby he implies that it is not only enjoyed by him, but also left to his posterity. In the revenues of the wicked is trouble: though he may obtain great revenues, yet they are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:6”

A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 5. is prudent ] Rather, becometh prudent, by “regarding reproof.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges A fool despiseth, doth not regard nor obey, which is an evidence of contempt, his fathers instruction; who hath both love to him, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:5”

A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit. 4. wholesome ] See Pro 14:30, where the same Heb. word is rendered sound, and note there, and comp. , 1Ti 6:3; 2Ti 1:13, and , Tit 2:8. R.V. marg. gives, the healing of (caused by) the tongue. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:4”

The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 3. beholding ] Rather, keeping watch upon, R.V. , LXX. The word is commonly used of a watchman (1Sa 14:16; 2Sa 13:34; 2Sa 18:24), and calls up the figure of the Almighty observing, as it were, from His lofty watch-tower … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:3”

The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 2. useth knowledge aright ] Or, uttereth, &c. R.V. Lit. maketh good knowledge, i.e. turns it to good account, makes the best of it. Comp. “they make goodly (lit. as here, make good) images or pillars,” Hos 10:1. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:2”

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 1. grievous words ] More exactly, a grievous word, R.V. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges CHAPTER XV The soft answer. Useful correction. Stability of the righteous. The contented mind. The slothful man. The fool. The covetous. The impious. The wicked … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 15:1”