Bible Commentary

The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. 31. bringeth forth ] as a tree its leaves or fruit: “ buddeth with,” R.V. marg. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Bringeth forth … – As a tree full of life and sap brings forth its … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:31”

The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. 30. the earth ] Comp. Mat 5:5; or, the land (sc. of Canaan), as R.V. Comp. Pro 21:21-22; Exo 20:12. The law holds good, though its sphere of action may vary. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The wicked … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:30”

The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity. 29. shall be] These words should not be introduced. “The way of the Lord” is the subject of both clauses of the verse: it is at once a “stronghold” and a “destruction,” or “ruin” (see Pro … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:29”

The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. Transpose hope and expectation. The expectant waiting of the righteous is joyful at the time, and ends in joy: the eager hope of the wicked comes to nought. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Pro 10:28 The hope … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:28”

The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 27. Comp. Pro 3:2. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Pro 10:27 The fear of the Lord prolongeth days. Long life a promised blessing We may wish for one another long life. Every one wishes it for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:27”

As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him. 26. them that send him ] Contrast Pro 25:13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The teeth set on edge by the sour wine used by peasants Rth 2:14; Psa 69:21, the eye … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:26”

As the whirlwind passeth, so [is] the wicked no [more]: but the righteous [is] an everlasting foundation. 25. As &c.] Rather, When the whirlwind passeth the wicked is no more. The parallelism is thus best preserved. Like the house on the sand when the whirlwind passes over it, the wicked shall be swept away (Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:25”

The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. The fear – i. e., The thing feared (compare the marginal reference). Shall be granted – Or, He (Yahweh) giveth the desire of the righteous. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Pro 10:24 The fear … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:24”

[It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 23. hath wisdom ] Rather, And so is wisdom (a sport or pastime) to a man of understanding. She imparts to him her own joy, or exultation. Comp. Pro 8:30, where the Heb. word is the same. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:23”

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 22. addeth no sorrow ] It is without alloy, free from the drawbacks and anxieties which attach to earthly riches. Or, with Maur. and R.V. marg., toil, or anxiety, addeth nothing thereto. Comp. Mat 6:25-34; Psa 127:2. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 10:22”