箴言 29:16-20 CUVS

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked are multiplied - That, in the multiplication of the wicked transgression is increased, requires no proof; but an important doctrine attaches to this. On this account wicked nations and wicked families are cut off and rooted out. Were it not so righteousness would in process of time be banished from the earth. This will account for many of the numerous instances in which whole families fail. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision - My old MS. Bible, following the Vulgate, translates: Whan prophecye schal failen, the peple schal ben to scatered. Where Divine revelation, and the faithful preaching of the sacred testimonies, are neither reverenced nor attended, the ruin of that land is at no great distance. But he that keepeth the law, happy is he - Go how it may with others, he shall be safe. So our Lord: "Blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:12-17

Government in truth and equity I. THERE MUST BE THE FORCE OF EXAMPLE . ( Proverbs 29:12 .) Especially in regard to truthfulness. Nothing is more easily caught than an example of untruthfulness, evasion, hypocrisy. Servants' manners reflect their masters' characters. The more conspicuous the station, the further the influence of the example extends. II. THERE MUST BE RESPECT TO THE RULER AND JUDGE OF ALL . ( Proverbs 29:13 .) He is no Respecter of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15-17

(See homily on Proverbs 13:24 .)—C. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth. The verb rabah is used in both parts of the sentence, and should have been so translated, When the wicked increase , transgression increaseth . Septuagint, "When the godless are many, sins become many." Where the wicked get the upper hand in a community, their evil example is copied, and a lowering of moral tone and a general laxity in conduct prevail (see on Proverbs 29:12 : comp. also Proverbs 29:2 ; Proverbs 28:12 , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:17

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest ( Proverbs 19:18 ); Septuagint, ἀναπαύσει σε . He will be no longer a source of care and disquiet to you. Delight ( maadanim ); properly, dainty dishes , and then any great and special pleasure (comp. Ec Proverbs 30:1-12 ). Septuagint, "He shall give ornament ( κόσμον ) to thy soul." This verse and the following are presented by the Greek version in a mutilated form after Proverbs 28:17 (where see note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people perish; rather, cast off restraint , become ungovernable, cannot be reined in ( Exodus 32:22 , Exodus 32:25 ). "Vision" ( chazon ), prophecy in its widest sense, denotes the revelation of God's will made through agents, which directed the course of events, and was intended to be coordinate with the supreme secular authority. The prophets were the instructors of the people in Divine things, standing witnesses of the truth and power of religion,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

No vision? The revelation of ancient prophecy was not continuous and uninterrupted, but it came in flashes, between which there were intervals of darkness. Sometimes those intervals were long and most distressing to a people that had learnt to draw its chief lessons from Divine oracles. Such a time was experienced in the days of Eli, for "the word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no open vision" ( 1 Samuel 3:1 ); and another and longer period was that of the "four centuries... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

Spiritual ignorance and obedience . (See also homily on Proverbs 19:2 .) Two things are clear: 1 . That God has provided us with many sources of knowledge. We have, for materials to work with , a very complex and richly endowed nature; and we have, for materials to work upon , 2 . That these sources of wisdom, which are constant and common to our race, prove to be lamentably insufficient. Man, under the dominion and depression of sin, cannot read aright the lessons which... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18-23

Fatal defects in the social state I. THE WANT OF COMMANDING RELIGIOUS TEACHING . The great prophets of Israel were the great instructors of the people. They declared Jehovah's living oracles; they made clear the eternal principles of the moral law; they forecast what must be the future under moral conditions. The Christian preacher has succeeded to the office of the Jewish prophet. Woe to the nation if the supply of preachers ceases! if, sunk in material interests, they are... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:12-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18-23

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