Proverbs 20:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:3

(See homily on Proverbs 29:11 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 20:2-3

Proverbs 20:2-3. The fear of a king, &c. See on Proverbs 16:14; Proverbs 19:12. It is an honour to a man to cease from strife Either to prevent it, or, if it be begun, to put an end to it: which, although proud and profane persons esteem dishonourable to them, would indeed be their glory, because it would be an evidence of their wisdom and power over their passions, and of their respect and obedience to their sovereign Lord, in which their honour and happiness consist; but every fool... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:1-30

Honesty (20:1-30)Wise people will not become drunkards, will not needlessly anger those in authority, will avoid quarrelling and will work to support themselves (20:1-4). They will also have the ability to draw out the deepest feelings and intentions of those with whom they deal (5). Many people boast of their loyalty but few practise it. To live honestly is the best way to guarantee a good future for one’s children (6-7). A king learns by experience to discern between right and wrong in cases... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 20:2

sinneth = erreth. Hebrew. chata'. App-44 . soul. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 20:3

to cease from strife. Illustrations: Abraham (Genesis 13:7-9 . Compare Proverbs 17:14 ); David (1 Samuel 25:32-34 ). fool. Hebrew. 'evil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . meddling = breaking out. See notes on Proverbs 17:14 ; Proverbs 18:1 . The only other occurrences of gala'. Not the same word as in Proverbs 20:19 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 20:2

"The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life."This is exactly the kind of proverb we should have expected from Solomon. See the comments on Proverbs 16:14-15, p. 190 in my commentary on Proverbs. This proverb is parallel to the thought there. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 20:3

"It is honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarreling.""It does men honor to keep clear of strife: a fool quarrels with everyone."[2] There is no greater damage to human personality than that which is accomplished by a quarrelsome disposition. read more

Thomas Coke

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 20:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 20:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:1-30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 20:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 20:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 20:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 20:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 20:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:3

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