Proverbs 21:24-26 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 21:24

Proverbs 21:24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name, &c. Instead of that respect and glory, which he seeks by such a practice, he shall be branded with the title and imputation of an arrogant and scornful person; who dealeth in proud wrath Who, in the conduct of his affairs and dealings in the world, is not governed by reason and justice, but by his own pride and passions. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 21:25-26

Proverbs 21:25-26. The desire of the slothful killeth him Torments him almost to death, while he passionately desires that which he sees he shall not enjoy, and will not take pains to procure. He coveteth greedily all the day long Spends his whole time in vain and lazy desires, but will not labour to gain any thing, either to use himself, or to give to others. But the righteous giveth, and spareth not By God’s blessing upon his industry he procures enough not only for his own support,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:1-31

God at work in people’s lives (21:1-31)As God directs the course along which a stream flows, so he guides the decisions of national rulers according to his plan (21:1). God knows people’s motives and he will not accept their sacrifices if their thoughts and actions are wrong (2-4). Prosperity that comes through diligence is a fitting reward, but prosperity that comes through greed, lying and violence is a deadly trap (5-8). Some people make life unpleasant for those who live in the same house,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 21:26

coveteth greedily = craving he craveth. Figure of speech Polyptoton , for emphasis. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 21:24

"The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride."This rendition might not be a translation, but it surely is true: "His names are "Brazen," "Insolent," "Impious," who acts in arrogant fury."[22] "Show me a conceited person, and I will show you someone who is arrogant, proud and inconsiderate."[23] Interesting as these renditions are, the following is much nearer the MT: "Scoffer is the name of the proud haughty man who acts with arrogant pride."[24] read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 21:25

"The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor."The sluggard or the slothful are continually condemned in Proverbs; and we have frequently commented on the priority given the work ethic in Holy Scripture. "The sluggard wastes his strength and his life in longing for things for which he has not the energy to work. His grandiose wishes to do great or good things are of no value at all because of his laziness, which only adds to his misery and condemnation."[25] This is a... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 21:26

"There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.""A sinner is always selfish, but a good man gives without stint."[27] The Christian who remembers the glorious adage of Our Lord that, "It is more blessed to give than to receive," will find unspeakable joy and satisfaction in doing so. All of us should remember that no hearse ever has a U-Haul trailer hitched on behind while on the way to the cemetery! read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 21:24

Proverbs 21:24. Proud and haughty scorner— As to the proud and haughty, or arrogant, Scorner is his name, dealing in proud wrath. Houbigant reads, He who is proud and contemptuous, is called a scorner. He behaves himself fiercely and arrogantly. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 21:26

Proverbs 21:26. He coveteth greedily— Though he in this verse may refer to the slothful in the preceding one; yet the LXX, who are followed by several other versions, read, The wicked coveteth. Schultens renders it, Concupiscence, or the covetous man, coveteth; omni die concupiscit cupiditas. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 21:24

24. The reproachful name is deserved by those who treat others with anger and contempt. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 21:24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 21:25-26

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:1-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 21:26

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 21:24

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 21:25

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 21:26

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 21:24

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 21:26

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 21:24

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