Provérbios 17:8-15 NVIPT

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:10

A reproof entereth more into a wise man ,.... A single verbal reproof, gently, kindly, and prudently given, not only enters the ear, but the heart of a wise and understanding man; it descends into him, as the word F11 תחת "descendet", Montanus; "descendit", Vatablus, Mercerus, Piscator, Cocceius, Gejerus. signifies; it sinks deep into his mind; it penetrates into his heart, and pierces his conscience; brings him easily to humiliation, confession, and reformation. Or, "reproof is more... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeketh only rebellion ,.... For he seeks nothing but what is evil; and all sin is rebellion against God, a contempt of his laws, and a transgression of them; a trampling upon his legislative power and authority; an act of hostility against him, and a casting off allegiance to him. Or rather the words may be rendered, "rebellion", that is, "the rebellious man", so the Targum, the abstract for the concrete, "verily" or "only seeketh evil" F13 אך מרי יבקש רע "profecto... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:12

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man ,.... A bear is a very fierce and furious creature, especially a she bear; and she is still more so when robbed of her whelps, which she has just whelped, and been at great pains to lick into shape and form, by which her fondness to them is increased; and therefore, being stripped of them, is full of rage; and ranging about in quest of them, falls furiously upon the first she meets with. Jerom F14 Comment, in Hos. xiii. 8. So Aristot. Hist.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:13

Whoso rewardeth evil for good ,.... As the enemies of David and Christ rewarded them, Psalm 35:12 ; this is base ingratitude, contrary to the law and light of nature; worse than beastly, is really devilish; evil shall not depart from his house ; from him and his family; they shall be continually visited with one disease and calamity or another; so hateful and offensive is the sin of ingratitude to God, and therefore ought to be carefully avoided. This might be illustrated by the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water ,.... As when a man makes a little hole in the bank of a river, or cuts a small passage in it, to let the water into an adjoining field; by the force of the water, the passage is widened, and it flows in, in great abundance, to the overflow and prejudice of the field; nor is it easily stopped: so a single word, spoken in anger, with some warmth, or in a way of contradiction, has been the beginning and occasion of great strife and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:15

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just ,.... That absolves and clears the guilty, and pronounces him righteous in open court, where he stands arraigned, accused, and the fact proved; and that adjudges an innocent man to condemnation; or passes the sentence of it upon him, when it is a clear case he is not guilty; even they both are abomination to the Lord : being contrary to law and justice, to the declared will of God, and the orders and instructions given by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:8

A gift is as a precious stone - It both enriches and ornaments. In the latter clause there is an evident allusion to cut stones. Whithersoever you turn them, they reflect the light, are brilliant and beautiful. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:10

A reproof entereth more - Though the rod, judiciously applied, is a great instrument of knowledge, yet it is of no use where incurable dulness or want of intellect, prevails. Besides, there are generous dispositions on which counsel will work more than stripes. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:12

Let a bear robbed of her whelps - At which times such animals are peculiarly fierce. See the note on 2 Samuel 17:8 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:13

Whoso rewardeth evil for good - Here is a most awful warning. As many persons are guilty of the sin of ingratitude, and of paying kindness with unkindness, and good with evil, it is no wonder we find so much wretchedness among men; for God's word cannot fail; evil shall not depart from the houses and families of such persons. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:13

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