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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:16

A man's gift maketh room for him (comp. Proverbs 19:6 ). Mattam, "gift," has been taken in different senses. Some consider it to mean a bribe offered for underhand or fraudulent purposes; but the context does not lead to this conclusion, and the parallel passage mentioned above makes against it. Hitzig sees in it a spiritual gift, equivalent to χάρισμα ; but such a meaning is not elsewhere attached to the word. The term here signifies the present which duty or friendship offers to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:17

He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; Revised Version, he that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just. A man who tells his own story, and is the first to open his case before the judge or a third party, seems tot the moment to have justice on his side. But his neighbour cometh and searcheth him out ( Proverbs 28:11 ). The "neighbour" is the opposing party— ὁ ἀντίδικος Septuagint, which recalls Matthew 5:25 —he sifts and scrutinizes the statements already given, shows... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:17

Private judgment The Protestant claim to the right of private judgment is not without its limitations. Applied to general truths it is unanswerable; but carried out in personal affairs it is often very dangerous. Every man may say that he is the best judge of what concerns himself. But two considerations modify that contention. 1 . No one truly knows himself. 2 . A man's doings are not confined to himself. They cross the boundaries of other lives and interests. Therefore, while s... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:17

Hear the other side There is no truer, as there is no homelier maxim, than that we should "hear the other side," or—what is virtually the same thing—"there are two sides to everything." This is the idea in the text; the lessons are— I. WE SHOULD NOT EXPECT ABSOLUTE ACCURACY WHEN A MAN TELLS HIS OWN CASE . 1 . He may intentionally misrepresent it. 2 . He may unconsciously misstate it. How things shape themselves to our mind depends on our individual... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:17-21

Evils of the tongue and of contention I. THE FOLLY OF HASTE IN DEBATE . ( Proverbs 18:17 .) "One tale is good till another be told." This saw holds good of private life, of lawsuits, of controversies in philosophy and theology. Audi alteram, partem, " Listen to both sides." This is the duty of the judge, or of him who for the time being plays the judicial part. If we are parties in a debate or a suit, then nothing will hold good except to have the "conscience void of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:18

The lot causeth contentions to cease (comp. Proverbs 16:33 ). If this verse is taken in connection with the preceding, it refers to the decision in doubtful cases, where the evidence is conflicting and ordinary investigation fails to elicit the truth satisfactorily. The lot, being considered to show the judgment of God, settled the question. And parteth between the mighty. If it were not for the decision by lot, persons of eminence and power would settle their differences by violent... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:16

Proverbs 18:16. A man’s gift maketh room for him Procures him free access to great men. Hebrew, ירחיב לו , enlargeth him, as this very phrase is rendered Psalms 4:1, and elsewhere; freeth him from straits and oppressions; and bringeth him before great men Procures him favour and free conversation with them. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:17

Proverbs 18:17. He that is first in his own cause He that first pleadeth his cause; seemeth just Both to himself, and to the judge, or court, by his fair pretences; but his neighbour cometh To contend with him in judgment, and to plead his cause; and searcheth him Examineth the truth and weight of his allegations, disproveth them, and detecteth the weakness of his cause. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:18

Proverbs 18:18. The lot causeth contentions to cease By determining the matters in difference; and parteth between the mighty Maketh a partition, and giveth to each of the contending parties what is right or meet, by the order and disposition of divine providence. It parteth also between mean persons, but he mentions the mighty, because they are most prone to contention, and most fierce and obstinate in it, and most capable of doing great mischief to themselves and others by it, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 18:1-24

Real strength (18:1-24)When people become too confident in their own opinions, they are liable to break away from former friends. They become unreasonable in discussion and blind to the viewpoints of others. Those who despise others will themselves be disgraced (18:1-3). The words of the wise bring refreshment, but those of a fool or a gossip bring destruction (4-8).Those who leave work undone are almost as bad as those who wreck what already has been done (9). Those who trust in God know they... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:17-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 18:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 18:18

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 18:1-24

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