the wicked = wicked ones. multiplied = increased in authority or position. Not necessarily in number. Compare Proverbs 29:2 , and see note on Proverbs 4:10 . transgression. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44 . see their fall = see into (the symptoms and causes of) their fall: i.e. fall caused by external circumstances. read more
no vision, &c. Illustration: Israel ( 1Sa 3:1 . 1 Kings 12:28-32 ; 1 Kings 14:14-16 ). the = a. happy, &c. See note on Proverbs 3:13 . Illustrations: Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:0 ); Josiah( Pro 34:33 ; Pro 35:18 . Jeremiah 22:16 ). read more
Seest thou, &c? Note Figure of speech Erotesis ( App-6 ), for emphasis. man. Hebrew. 'ish . App-14 . read more
child = youth. become. Some render "aspire to be"; others = become [insolent] like a son. son = offspring. read more
furious man = a master or lord of wrath. Hebrew. ba'al = lord. read more
man's. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 . shall bring him low. Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:5 , Genesis 3:6 ); Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:16-18 ); angels (2 Peter 2:4 .Jude 1:7; Jude 1:7 ). uphold the humble. Illustrations: Solomon (1 Kings 3:7 , 1 Kings 3:9 ); John (John 1:26 , John 1:27 ; John 3:29 , John 3:31 ); Mary (Luke 1:38 ); angels (Isaiah 6:2 ). the humble = a humble one. spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . read more
The fear of man. Refers to the inward feeling of timidity. See note on "fear", 2 Timothy 1:7 . The fear . . . a snare. One of the two great snares. The other is "the praise of man": (John 12:43 . Compare Romans 2:29 . John 5:44 ). Illustrations: parents (John 9:22 ); rulers (John 12:42 ); Nicodemus (John 3:2 ; John 7:50 . Contrast Pro 19:39 ); Joseph (John 19:38 ); David (1 Samuel 16:12 , 1 Samuel 16:13 ; 1 Samuel 27:1 ); Elijah (1 Kings 19:3 , &c.); Peter (Matthew 26:69-74 ). putteth... read more
the just = just ones the wicked = a lawless one. read more
Proverbs 29:1"He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy."Often, hard-headed stubbornness is the reason behind the termination of one's employment, or for his confrontations with others, which are potentially violent or even fatal. Our proverb, however, deals with one's spiritual growth. It is the failure to heed the reproof and gentle instruction founded upon God's Word that can damage and even destroy the soul. Proverbs 13:18 and... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 29:14
the poor = weak ones. read more