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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:29

The way of the Lord; i.e. the way in which he has commanded, men to walk—the way of his commandments ( Psalms 25:12 ; Psalms 119:27 ), that which the Pharisees confessed that Christ taught ( Matthew 22:16 ). The Septuagint renders, "the fear of the Lord," which practically gives the meaning. Or "the Lord's way" may be his moral government of the world. Strength ; better a fortress ( Proverbs 10:15 ). Doing his simple duty, a good man is safe; for, as St. Peter says, "Who is he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:27-28

Proverbs 10:27-28. The fear of the Lord prolongeth days For it gives those who are influenced by it a title to the promise of long life, as well as to other promises; it gladdens their hearts, which does good like a medicine, Proverbs 17:22; and it preserves them from those wicked practices which tend to the shortening of a man’s days. The hope of the righteous shall be gladness Though at present it be mixed with doubts, and fears, and disappointments, yet at last it shall be accomplished... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:29-30

Proverbs 10:29-30. The way of the Lord Either, 1st, The course of his providence in the government of the world: or rather, 2d, The way of God’s precepts, commonly meant by that expression in the Scriptures; is strength to the upright Gives them strength, support, and protection. But destruction Hebrew, מחתה , terror, or consternation, and destruction consequent thereupon; shall be to the workers of iniquity They shall not only not inherit the earth, though they lay up treasure in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

10:1-22:16PROVERBS OF SOLOMONThe proverbs in this section are usually written in a simple two-line form, each proverb usually being equal to one verse in our Bible. Although the editor of the book has in parts brought together proverbs dealing with a similar subject or principle, each proverb must be considered by itself.Clearly there is not enough space in a commentary of this size to explain each separate proverb. Readers will gain most benefit from Proverbs by reading it over a period (for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the righteous, &c. Illustrations: Abraham (Romans 4:18-20 ); Joseph (Psalms 105:17-21 ); Hezekiah (Psalms 126:0 ); Daniel (Proverbs 6:10 ). hope. Hebrew. yahal = an unlikely hope. expectation = confidence. Hebrew. tikvah = a likely hope. Illustrations: Goliath (1 Samuel 17:44 , 1 Samuel 17:51 ); Athaliah (2 Kings 11:1-16 ); Sennacherib (2 Kings 19:23 , 2 Kings 19:37 ; 2 Chronicles 32:21 ); Herod (Matthew 2:16 ). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:29

the upright = an upright one. destruction = ruin. Illustrations: Saul ( 1Ch 10:13 , 1 Chronicles 10:14 . 1 Chronicles 11:3 ); Jeroboam (1 Kings 14:7-11 .Isaiah 50:11; Isaiah 50:11 ). iniquity. Hebrew. 'aven. App-44 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:28

"The hope of the righteous shall be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked shall perish."Contrasting with the futile hopes of the wicked that shall come to naught, "The patient expectation of the righteous is joyful, because it has full confidence of its being fulfilled."[27] read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:29

"The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity."The inherent enmity between good and evil appears here. This truth is quite comprehensive. Devotion to God and the service of holy religion in Christ, "Are for the righteous a strong protection and a safe retreat";[28] but God's ultimate purpose is that of casting evil out of his universe. There is absolutely no way that wickedness can win. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:28

28. gladness—in confidence of realizing it. expectation . . . perish—in disappointment. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 10:29

29. The way, &c.—that is, God's providence sustains the righteous and overthrows the wicked ( :-). read more

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