The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:11-13
The need of prudence I. PRUDENT CONDUCT REFLECTS CREDIT UPON ONE 'S PARENTS . ( Proverbs 27:11 .) The graceless children of gracious parents are a special reproach, bringing dishonour even upon the Name of God ( Genesis 34:30 ; 1 Samuel 2:17 ). The world will generally lay the blame at the parents' door. The Mosaic Law severely punished the sins of the priest's daughter for the disgrace brought upon the holy office (Le Proverbs 21:9 ). II. THE NEED AND ... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:11
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad. The exhortation of a father to his son, or of a teacher to his pupil. Such address is not found elsewhere in this latter portion of the book, though common in previous parts. Delitzsch translates, "become wise." σοφὸς γίνου , Septuagint. Such development of wisdom delights a father's heart, as Proverbs 10:1 ; Proverbs 23:15 , Proverbs 23:24 . That I may answer him that reproacheth me ( Psalms 119:42 ; comp. Psalms 127:5 ;... read more