Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:25-26
Proverbs 17:25-26. A foolish son, &c. This was said before, Proverbs 15:20, and elsewhere; but he here repeats it, as a point of great moment and constant use, and as a powerful motive to oblige both children to conduct themselves wisely and dutifully toward their parents, as they would not be thought to be unnatural and inhuman, and parents to educate their children prudently and religiously, at least for their own comfort, if not for the public good. Also to punish, &c. The... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:28
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise. Not betraying his ignorance and incapacity by words, a foolish man is credited with possessing sense (comp. Job 13:5 ). Proverbs to this effect are found in all languages. Thus the Greek— πᾶς τις ἀπαίδευτος φρονιμώτατος ἐστὶ σιωπῶν . Cato, 'Dist.,' 1.3— " Virtutem primam esse puta compescere linguam; Proximus ille Deo qui scit ratione tacere ." Talmud, "Silence becomes the wise, much more feels." The Dutch... read more