Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34
Godly and ungodly citizens (24:1-34)In contrast to the destructive schemes of the wicked are the constructive acts of the wise. A life built by wisdom is likened to a strongly built and richly furnished house (24:1-4). Wisdom gives people real strength and success, but folly gives them nothing worthwhile, not even sensible words that can benefit their fellow citizens (5-7). (In ancient times the place where citizens liked to gather was the open area just inside the city gate; v. 7. There they... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:28-29
Proverbs 24:28-29. Be not witness against thy neighbour Either in judgment or in private conversation; without cause Rashly or falsely, without just and sufficient cause; and deceive not with thy lips Neither thy neighbour, nor the judge, nor any other hearers, with false information. Or, this clause forbids flattering him to his face, as the former forbids slandering him behind his back. Say not Within thyself: give not way to any such thoughts or passions; I will render, &c.,... read more