箴言 29:22-25 RCUVSS

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:24

Hateth his own soul - נפשו naphsho , his life, as the outraged law may at any time seize on and put him to death. He heareth cursing - אלה alah , the execration or adjuration, (for all culprits were charged, as before God, to tell the truth), יגד ולא velo yagpid , but He will not tell It. He has no fear of God, nor reverence for an oath, because his heart is hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare - How often has this led weak men, though sincere in their general character, to deny their God, and abjure his people! See the case of Peter; and learn from this, O reader, that where the mighty have been slain, thou wilt fall, unless thou call on the Strong for strength, and for courage to use it. Be not ashamed of Jesus nor of his people, nor of his cross. Glory in this, that thou knowest him, art joined to them, and art counted worthy to bear it. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:20-22

(See homily on Proverbs 29:11 .)—C. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:22

An angry man stirreth up strife. This is a variation of Proverbs 15:18 and Proverbs 28:25 (which see). A furious man aboundeth in transgression . "A furious man" is a passionate person, who gives way to violent fits of anger ( Proverbs 22:24 ). Such a man both makes enemies by his conduct and falls into manifold excesses of word and action while under the influence of his wrath. "The wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God" ( James 1:20 ). The Greek gnome says— ὀργὴ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride shall bring him low. The same thought is found in Proverbs 15:33 ; Proverbs 16:18 ; Proverbs 25:6 , etc.; Luke 14:11 . Honour shall uphold the humble in spirit; better, as the Revised Version, he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honour (comp. Proverbs 11:16 ; Isaiah 57:15 ). The humble man does not seek honour, but by his life and action unconsciously attains it (comp. Job 22:29 ). Septuagint, "Haughtiness brings a man low, but the lowly-minded the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:23

(See homily on Proverbs 16:18 .)—C. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul. The accomplice of a thief puts his own safety in danger. This is explained by what follows: He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not ; better, he heareth the adjuration , and telleth not . This refers to the course of proceeding defined by Le Proverbs 5:1 , and intimated in 17:2 . When a theft was committed, the person wronged or the judge pronounced an imprecation on the thief and on any one who was privy to the crime, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24-27

Prevalence in alliance with religion I. PRUDENCE AND RELIGION ARE EVER IN HARMONY . There can be no divorce between them. We are not placed between cross lights here. What intelligent regard to self prescribes, God's Law commands. Approach the facts of life from these two opposite sides, travel by either of these two paths, they meet at last in duty, in safety, in peace, and salvation. II. SOME EXAMPLES OF THIS HARMONY . 1 . All dishonesty or complicity... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare. He who, through fear of what man may do to him, think or say of him, does what he knows to be wrong, lets his moral cowardice lead him into sin, leaves duty undone,—such a man gets no real good from his weakness, outrages conscience, displeases God. See our Lord's words. Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe ( Proverbs 18:10 ). Such trust carries a man safe through all dangers; fearing to offend God, living as always under his eye, he feels... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:20-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

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