A Commentary on the Holy Bible, six complete volumes (1801-1803), written by the Methodist Missionary Thomas Coke, whom John Wesley called his "right hand." Coke is regarded as one of the founders of the Methodist Church in the United States. Francis Asbury called Coke "the greatest man in the last century" in his memorial sermon.

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible

<a target="_blank" href="/passage/?search=pr+26:18">Proverbs 26:18</a>. Firebrands, arrows, and death— Firebrands and deadly arrows. Houb.

Verse 18

<a target="_blank" href="/passage/?search=pr+26:23">Proverbs 26:23</a>. Burning lips, and a wicked heart— Splendid lips, with a wicked heart. Houbigant. The LXX read, Smooth lips, disguising a wicked heart.

Verse 23

<a target="_blank" href="/passage/?search=pr+26:25">Proverbs 26:25</a>. There are seven abominations in his heart— i.e. A great variety of base and wicked designs.

Verse 25

<a target="_blank" href="/passage/?search=pr+26:28">Proverbs 26:28</a>. A lying tongue hateth, &amp;c.— A deceitful tongue shall suffer its own example, a deceitful mouth shall fall into ruin. Houbigant. Our translation, however, may be justified; and the meaning is, that it is common for men to hate those to whom they have done ill turns: Proprium humani ingenii est, odisse quem laeseris, says Tacitus; and this aversion is always strong in proportion to the greatness and injustice of the wrong which has been done. See Calmet.

Verse 28

A one-volume commentary prepared by Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown. It was published in 1871.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

CHAPTER 26 <a target="_blank" href="/passage/?search=+:-"> :-</a>.

Introduction

1. The incongruities of nature illustrate also those of the moral world. The fool's unworthiness is also implied (<a target="_blank" href="/passage/?search=pr+17:7">Proverbs 17:7</a>; <a target="_blank" href="/passage/?search=pr+19:10">Proverbs 19:10</a>).

Verse 1

2. Though not obvious to us, the bird—literally, "sparrow"—and swallow—have an object in their motions, so penal evil falls on none without a reason.

Verse 2

3. The rod is as much needed by fools and as well suited to them, as whips and bridles are for beasts.

Verse 3

4, 5. Answer not—that is, approvingly by like folly.

Proverbs 26

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 26:18

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 26:23

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 26:25

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 26:28

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 26

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 26:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 26:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 26:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 26:4

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 26:5

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