Bible Commentary

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom. 10. Only by pride cometh ] Rather, By pride cometh only, R.V. Pride is sure to rouse opposition and lead to contention; whereas wisdom belongs to those who accept advice and avoid disputes. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Either: (1) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:10”

The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 9. light lamp ] The change of word is doubtless designed. So our Lord is , and John Baptist (Joh 8:12; Joh 5:35). shall be put out ] Comp. Pro 20:20, Pro 24:20. The LXX. add to this verse: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:9”

The ransom of a man’s life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 8. heareth ] i.e. heedeth. Comp. Pro 13:1. rebuke ] Rather threatening; , LXX. If wealth has its advantage in enabling its possessor to purchase deliverance from danger and death (as, for example, by paying a ransom to robbers, or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:8”

There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches. 7. maketh ] This rendering, which is retained in R.V. text, has its highest illustration in Christ Himself (Php 2:5-11; 2Co 8:9), and accords with the constant teaching of the N.T. ( Php 3:7-9 ; 2Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:7”

Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 6. keepeth ] Rather, guardeth, as in Pro 13:3 above. him that is upright in the way ] “Heb. uprightness of way,” R.V. marg. the sinner ] “Heb. sin,” R.V. marg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 13:6 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:6”

A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 5. is loathsome ] lit. stinketh. Comp. Ecc 10:1; Exo 5:21, where the same Heb. word occurs. In R.V. marg. an alternative rendering is suggested: causeth shame and bringeth reproach. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 13:5 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:5”

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Pro 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. The nature and consequences of idleness and of industry This text is true both in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:4”

He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 3. keepeth keepeth ] Rather, guardeth keepeth, R.V., the Heb. words being different. For the sentiment comp. Pro 10:19. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 3. He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:3”

A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence. 2. Comp. with the first clause of this verse Pro 12:14. the soul ] i.e. the desire (Pro 6:30, and Pro 13:4 below), or appetite. His desire is to inflict violence on others; it shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:2”

A wise son [heareth] his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. Heareth – The verb of the second clause is inserted in the first, just as in the next verse that of the first is inserted in the second. Stress is laid upon the obstinacy of the scorner who refuses to hear, not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 13:1”