Bible Commentary

For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous. 32. his secret ] i.e., as R.V. margin explains, his counsel (Gen 18:17), or his friendship (Exo 33:11). Comp. Psa 25:14 (and note there in this Series); Joh 15:15. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 32. But … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:32”

Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 31. Envy thou not ] The temporal rewards of wisdom, health ( Pro 3:8), long life ( Pro 3:16), riches and honour ( ib.), as they may be withheld from thee ( Pro 3:11-12), so may they be surpassed by the prosperity of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:31”

Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. Pro 3:30 Strive not with a man without a cause. Strife I. As a principle inherent in the soul. There is a battling instinct in every human mind. Man is made to antagonise. The principle is intended to put us into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:30”

Devise not evil against thy neighbor, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Devise not evil; any thing injurious or hurtful. Having commanded doing of good, Pro 3:27,28, he here forbids doing or designing any evil. Dwelleth securely by thee; relying upon thine integrity: do not therefore betray thy trust, which is hateful even to heathens. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:29”

Say not unto thy neighbor, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 28. Give ( Pro 3:27); and not only so, but give promptly. We may compare Seneca’s saying, “ingratum est beneficium, quod diu inter manus dantis hsit; nam qui tarde fecit, diu noluit.” Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:28”

Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. 27. them to whom it is due ] Lit. the lords, or owners thereof, as A.V. marg. This may be either a precept of honesty, pay your just debts; or of benevolence, you … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:27”

For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Thy confidence; a sufficient and sure ground of confidence to thee. From being taken, in the snares either of sin or of mischief. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole 26. The reason; such as areobjects of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:26”

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 25. Be not afraid ] Dean Plumptre ( Speaker’s Comm.) points out that, “under the form of this strong prohibition there is of course an equally strong promise,” so that these two verses add yet another to the advantages … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:25”

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Pro 3:24 Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. The peaceful slumbers of the righteous Slumber is the common privilege of thousands undistinguished by any great virtue. But slumber may be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:24”

Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 23. thy foot shall not stumble ] Lit. thou shalt not dash thy foot, R.V. margin. Comp. Psa 91:12, where “against a stone” is added. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Walk in thy way; manage all thy employments … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Proverbs 3:23”