Bible Commentary

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 5. will utter ] uttereth, R.V., “Heb. breatheth out ” marg.; , LXX., in the sense of kindleth, bloweth into flame. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie. A true witness Truth is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:5”

Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox. 4. the crib is clean ] and therefore the labour of cleansing and replenishing it is avoided; but the fruit of such labour is lost also. This is what we ourselves understand by a “proverb,” a salient … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:4”

In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. 3. a rod of pride ] This may mean either that he smites with his proud words as with a rod (comp. Isa 11:4, where however the Heb. word is different); or (preserving better the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:3”

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him. 2. The proverb maintains the intimate relation between piety and probity. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 14:2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord. Human conduct I. Men differ widely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:2”

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 1. Every wise woman ] Some texts read the wisdoms (plur. of excellence, as in Pro 9:1) of women. And so in next clause, the folly (of women). A slightly different reading is followed by A.V. and R.V., the wise … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 14:1”

The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. Pro 13:25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul. The satisfaction of the body determined by the condition of the soul Bodily satisfaction is an essential element in our happiness so long as we are in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:25”

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him quickly. 24. betimes ] Or, diligently, R.V. marg. See Pro 1:28 note. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. The child … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:24”

Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment. 23. for want of judgment ] Rather, by reason of injustice, R.V. The contrast is between substance gained by honest toil and substance lost by injustice: a poor man by hard labour makes his newly cultivated … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:23”

A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just. An expression of trust, that in the long run the anomalies of the world are rendered even (compare the marginal references). The heaped up treasures of the wicked find their way at last … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:22”

Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repaid. Pro 13:21 Evil pursueth sinners:but to the righteous good shall be repaid. The practice of wickedness generally attended with great evil The practice of righteousness is mens true interest, even in this present life. Wickedness is generally attended with great misery, even here as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:21”