箴言 22:1-2 RCUVSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The theme of the earlier part of the chapter may be said to be the good name: the blessings in the possession of it, and the conditions for the acquirement of it—partly negatively, partly positively, described. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:2

The rich and poor meet together ( Proverbs 29:13 ): the Lord is the Maker of them all ( Job 34:19 ). God has ordained that there shall be rich and poor in the world, and that they should meet in the intercourse of life. These social inequalities are ordered for wise purposes; the one helps the other. The labour of the poor makes the wealth of the rich; the wealth of the rich enables him to employ and aid the poor. Their common humanity, their fatherhood in God, should make them regard... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:2

Social distinctions I. THE SAD CONDITION OF SOCIAL DISTINCTIONS . 1 . These distinctions are very marked. There is an enormous separation between the condition of the rich and that of the poor. The one class is overwhelmed with luxury, the other pinched with penury. There seems to be a tendency to an aggravation of this separation. As wealth grows, poverty does not perceptibly recede. Three millions are on the borders of starvation among the riches of England. 2 . ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:2

Rich and poor. The great problem of excessive wealth and pitiable poverty confronts us still, and seems likely to task our united wisdom for many years, if not for several generations. We may regard— I. THE BROAD AND NAKED FACT VISIBLE TO EVERY EYE . The fact that, while this world is stored with wealth beneath the ground, and is capable of bringing forth upon its surface ample supplies for all the need of the race, there is found amongst us vast mass of miserable... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:1

Proverbs 22:1. A good name A good reputation among wise and good men; is rather to be chosen than great riches That is, we should be more careful to pursue that course of life, and do those things, by which we may obtain and retain a good name, than that way and those things by which we may raise and increase a great estate. For great riches bring great cares with them, and expose men to danger, but add no real value to a man. A fool and a knave may have great riches, but a good name,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:2

Proverbs 22:2. The rich and the poor meet together “The world doth not consist all of rich, nor all of poor; but they are mixed together, and have need one of another; and will agree well, and not clash one against another, if they both consider that there is one Lord, who is the Creator of both; and hath, by his providence, ordered their inequality for their mutual good.” read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

Children and adults (22:1-16)People vary in reputation and status, but they should respect one another as being equally God’s creatures (22:1-2). Wise people will act with caution and humility. They will bring up their children in a way that prepares them for the experiences they will face in the life ahead (3-6). Those who borrow will fall into the power of the lenders, and this can lead to unjust treatment of the poor by the rich. Such oppression will be punished, but generosity will be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:1

name. Note the Ellipsis ( App-6 ), and supply "good" from Ecclesiastes 7:1 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:2

poor = needy. Hebrew. rush. See note on Proverbs 6:11 . Same word as in Proverbs 22:7 . Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 22:9 , Proverbs 22:16 , Proverbs 22:22 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:1

Proverbs 22:1"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favor rather than silver and gold.""Riches are greatly esteemed in the world; and, wisely managed, they serve many valuable purposes; but they do not contribute as much to genuine tranquility and happiness of life as do the esteem and love of one's neighbors. Paul's qualifications for elders did not require them to be rich, but to have a good name among Christians and even among the heathen."[1] read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:1

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