Proverbs 10:27-30 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:27

The fear of the Lord prolongeth days. The premise of long life as the reward of a religious conversation is often found in our book, where temporal retribution is set forth (see Proverbs 3:2 ; Proverbs 9:11 ; Proverbs 14:27 ). Shall be shortened, as Psalms 55:23 ; Ecclesiastes 7:17 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:27-32

Impression by tautology These verses contain mostly iterations of maxims already delivered (on Proverbs 10:27 , see on Proverbs 3:2 ; Proverbs 9:11 ; on verse 28, see on verse 24; Proverbs 11:7 ). That religion is a protector to the man of good conscience, while overthrow awaits the ungodly, again brings out an often expressed thought with emphasis ( Proverbs 10:30 ; see on Proverbs 10:25 ; Proverbs 3:21 ). Proverbs 10:31 , Proverbs 10:32 again contrast the speech of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness. The patient expectation of the righteous is joyful, because it has good hope of being, and is, fulfilled. So the apostle ( Romans 12:12 ) speaks, "Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation." Septuagint, "Gladness delayeth for the just." The expectation of the wicked; that which the wicked eagerly hope for shall come to naught ( Proverbs 11:7 ; Job 8:13 ; Psalms 112:10 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:28

The hope of the righteous I. WE ALL LIVE BY HOPE . The righteous has his "hope," the wicked his "expectation;" both live in the future. The present takes its colours chiefly from our anticipations of the future. It is dark or bright according as shadows or light fall on it from that visionary world. The man who has no hope here or hereafter is practically dead. Despair is suicide. Hence the importance of seeing to our hopes. If they are ill-grounded, all life is a mistake. II.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:30

The righteous shall never be removed ( Proverbs 2:21 ; Proverbs 12:3 , Proverbs 12:21 ; Psalms 10:6 ; Psalms 37:29 ). This is in agreement with the temporal promise made to the patriarchs and often renewed, as in the fifth commandment. St. Paul says ( 1 Timothy 4:8 ), "Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come." The wicked shall not inhabit (or, abide not in ) the land. The punishment of exile was threatened... 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 10:27

The fear of the LORD. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . prolongeth days = increaseth days; not necessarily in number, but in greater value and importance. shortened = cut down, or made little, as in Isaiah 50:2 ; Isaiah 59:1 .Micah 2:7 . Numbers 11:23 ; Numbers 21:4 . (discouraged). Judges 10:16 (grieved); Proverbs 16:16 (vexed). Job 21:4 (troubled). Zechariah 11:8 (loathed). Psalms 102:23 , where it refers to affliction, not to continued living. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:27-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:30

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

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:27

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