"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from afar country."In a sense, what is said here is true of any good news; but what is implied in this verse is that, "The extreme difficulty of getting news from a distant place (especially in ancient times) heightened and increased the refreshment that such good news gave."[12] read more
25. (Compare :-). good news—that is, of some loved interest or absent friend, the more grateful as coming from afar. read more
V. COLLECTION 5: SOLOMON’S MAXIMS EXPRESSING WISDOM CHS. 25-29We return now to consider more proverbs of Solomon (cf. Proverbs 1:1 to Proverbs 22:16). Chapters 25-26 contain proverbs that are mainly comparisons. The key words in these chapters are "like . . . so." Chapter 27 is a mixture of comparative and antithetical proverbs. Chapters 28-29 contain maxims that are mainly contrasts marked by the word "but." In all these chapters there are mostly couplets but also some longer proverbs. I... read more
1. Wise and foolish conduct 25:2-28 read more
Courts. Quarrels1-7. relate to kings and courts.1. By the men of Hezekiah the author of this v. doubtless means literary men at the king’s court. These, he says, transcribed the following proverbs from some other collection or collections. It will be noticed that many of them have appeared earlier in the book.2. The works of God in history and nature are beyond us (Deuteronomy 29:29; Job 11:7; Job 15:8; Isaiah 45:15; Romans 11:33). A king should be conversant with all that is going on (1 Kings... read more
(25) Good news from a far country.—This is suggestive of the little communication which in old times took place between distant countries. read more
CHAPTER 26THE KING"It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. The heaven for height and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the finer; Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the presence of great men: Far better is it that... read more
IV. THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON COLLECTED BY THE MEN OF HEZEKIAH CHAPTER 25 Here begin the proverbs which the good king Hezekiah, under the guidance of the Spirit of God, added to this book. “This title is interesting as affording a proof that a revival of literary activity accompanied the revival of religion and of national prosperity which marked the reign of Hezekiah. The men of Hezekiah were doubtless a body of scribes engaged under the direction of the king in literary labors.” Very... read more
In This CHAPTER, forming the first section, necessarily affirms the basic principles of true unity, which is absolutely essential to recovery. For departure is the very breeding-ground of division, - divisions which have so rent the testimony of God and bear witness to our own shame. Today multitudes see the wrong of this, and many clamor for that unity which would bring all together again. But there is no unity without a solid foundation. Mere union of those still apart in heart is... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 25:25
good news, &c. Illustrations: Jacob (Genesis 45:25-28 ); Paul (Colossians 1:3 , Colossians 1:4 .Ephesians 1:15 , Ephesians 1:16 . Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:3-6 ). read more