Proverbs 29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:20

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? (comp. Proverbs 26:12 ); Vulgate, velocem ad loquendum; Septuagint, ταχὺν ἐν λόγοις . James 1:19 ," Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak." "A talkative ( γλωσσώδης ) man is dangerous in his city; and he that is rash ( προπετὴς ) in his words shall be hated" ( Ecclesiastes 9:18 ). We might also translate, "hasty in his matters," "hasty in business," and the gnome would be equally true (see note on Proverbs 19:2 ). ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:20-22

(See homily on Proverbs 29:11 .)—C. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:21

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child. The verb panak , which is not found elsewhere in the Old Testament, is rightly here translated as in the Vulgate, qui delicate nutrit . It refers to the spoiling a person by over-refinement, luxury, and pampering—a treatment peculiarly unsuitable in the case of a bond servant, and one which makes such forgetful of his dependent position. Septuagint, "He that liveth wantonly ( κατασπαταλᾷ ) from childhood shall be a... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirreth up strife. This is a variation of Proverbs 15:18 and Proverbs 28:25 (which see). A furious man aboundeth in transgression . "A furious man" is a passionate person, who gives way to violent fits of anger ( Proverbs 22:24 ). Such a man both makes enemies by his conduct and falls into manifold excesses of word and action while under the influence of his wrath. "The wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God" ( James 1:20 ). The Greek gnome says— ὀργὴ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride shall bring him low. The same thought is found in Proverbs 15:33 ; Proverbs 16:18 ; Proverbs 25:6 , etc.; Luke 14:11 . Honour shall uphold the humble in spirit; better, as the Revised Version, he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour (comp. Proverbs 11:16 ; Isaiah 57:15 ). The humble man does not seek honour, but by his life and action unconsciously attains it (comp. Job 22:29 ). Septuagint, "Haughtiness brings a man low, but the lowly-minded the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:23

(See homily on Proverbs 16:18 .)—C. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul. The accomplice of a thief puts his own safety in danger. This is explained by what follows: He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not ; better, he heareth the adjuration , and telleth not . This refers to the course of proceeding defined by Le Proverbs 5:1 , and intimated in 17:2 . When a theft was committed, the person wronged or the judge pronounced an imprecation on the thief and on any one who was privy to the crime, and... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24-27

Prevalence in alliance with religion I. PRUDENCE AND RELIGION ARE EVER IN HARMONY . There can be no divorce between them. We are not placed between cross lights here. What intelligent regard to self prescribes, God's Law commands. Approach the facts of life from these two opposite sides, travel by either of these two paths, they meet at last in duty, in safety, in peace, and salvation. II. SOME EXAMPLES OF THIS HARMONY . 1 . All dishonesty or complicity... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare. He who, through fear of what man may do to him, think or say of him, does what he knows to be wrong, lets his moral cowardice lead him into sin, leaves duty undone,—such a man gets no real good from his weakness, outrages conscience, displeases God. See our Lord's words. Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe ( Proverbs 18:10 ). Such trust carries a man safe through all dangers; fearing to offend God, living as always under his eye, he feels... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man I. THE FEAR . 1 . In what it consists . This fear is a dread of the disfavour of man, and its hurtful results. It may take various forms. (1) Fear of human authority. Thus, in days of persecution, the weak shrink from martyrdom. Wrongs are often permitted for fear of the consequences of agitating against them. 2 . How it originates . II. ITS SNARE . 1 . The deception of it . 2 . The fatality of it . This fear brings a snare. It... read more

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