Bible Commentary

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] servant to the wise of heart. 29. troubleth ] by churlish and niggardly ways. Comp. the story of Nabal, 1 Samuel 25. the wind ] Which shall drive away him and his possessions, Psa 1:4; or the wind may here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:29”

He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 28. branch ] Rather leaf, R.V. Comp. Gen 3:7; Psa 1:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Branch – Better, leaf, as in Psa 1:3; Isa 34:4. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Pro 11:28 He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:28”

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 27. diligently seeketh procureth seeketh ] Three different Heb. words are used. The shades of meaning are given by R.V.: diligently seeketh (with A.V.) i.e. makes good his chief aim; seeketh, i.e. whether consciously or not, is really … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:27”

He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it]. 26. withholdeth ] e.g. by keeping back his store in time of necessity to run up the price. See Amo 8:4-6, and comp. the legend of Bishop Hatto. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:26”

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 25. The liberal soul ] Lit. the soul of blessing ( , LXX.); the soul that is ready to benefit and bless in will and deed. Comp. “a blessing” = “a gift,” 2Ki 5:15, and , 2Co 9:6. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:25”

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty. 24. scattereth ] Comp. Psa 112:9 (where the same Heb. word is rendered dispersed); 2Co 9:6. yet increaseth ] Rather, increaseth yet more, R.V. , LXX.; Alii dividunt propria et ditiores fiunt, Vulg. more … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:24”

The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked [is] wrath. 23. wrath ] Strictly, outpouring, or overflowing, sc. of (God’s) wrath. Comp. Heb 10:27; and rod , Rev 19:15. Stated in full the proverb would be: That which the righteous desires is good, and therefore his desire when accomplished … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:23”

[As] a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion. 22. jewel ] Rather, ring (R.V. marg.). The reference to the nosering, which Eastern women wore as an ornament, gives point to the proverb. See Gen 24:47; Eze 16:12, in both which places R.V. renders the same … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:22”

[Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 21. Though hand join in hand ] Lit. hand to hand. This obscure phrase may mean either, though men clasp one another’s hands in strong confederacy ( , LXX.); or, preserving more closely the parallel, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:21”

They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight. Pro 11:20 Such as are upright in their way are His delight. The upright, Gods delight I. Who are the upright? Those whom God makes upright, the workmanship of His own Spirit, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 11:20”