Bible Commentary

A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies. 25. delivereth souls ] by clearing them from false accusation and establishing their innocence. a deceitful witness speaketh lies ] Rather: he that uttereth (lit. breatheth) lies ( causes, or is) deceit, R.V.; is a cheat, Lange. He who, in contrast to the “faithful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:25”

The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly. 24. The crown of the wise ] i.e. the wisdom which is their crown ( Pro 14:18) is (constitutes) their riches. It is at once an ornament and a thing of price; whereas the folly of fools is, and always … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:24”

In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. The contrast between a single, thorough deed, and the mere emptiness of speech. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Pro 14:23 In all labour there is profit. Work The doctrine of the Proverbs is, that what is good … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:23”

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good. 22. The LXX. add: They understand not mercy and faith who are devisers of evil, But things merciful and faithful are with them who devise good. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Err – In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:22”

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he. Pro 14:21 He that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. London poverty The problems presented by poverty are recurrent. Wisdom as well as courage is required by those who would confront them successfully. Civilisation tends to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:21”

The poor is hated even of his own neighbor: but the rich [hath] many friends. The maxim, jarring as it is, represents the generalization of a wide experience; but the words which follow Pro 14:21 show that it is not to be taken by itself. In spite of all the selfish morality of mere prudence, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:20”

The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. Verse 19. The evil bow before the good] They are almost constrained to show them respect; and the wicked, who have wasted their substance with riotous living, bow before the gates of the righteous-of benevolent men-begging a morsel of bread. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:19”

The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Crowned – The teacher anticipates the truth, and the paradox, of the Stoic saying, The wise is the only king. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Inherit folly; they possess it as their inheritance or portion, holding it fast, improving it, delighting and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:18”

[He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 17. and ] Rather, but. The comparison is between hasty anger leading to folly, and deliberate malice provoking hatred. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The contrast lies between two forms of evil. Hasty anger acts foolishly, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:17”

A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 16. rageth ] Or, beareth himself insolently, R.V. The rendering however, rageth, or loses his temper, is borne out by Psa 78:21; Psa 78:59, where both A.V. and R.V. render the same Heb. word, was wroth. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:16”