E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:22
the afflicted = a wretched one. Hebrew. 'ani. See note on Proverbs 6:11 . read more
Proverbs 22:22-23 Asv
E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 22:22
1."Rob not the poor because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: For Jehovah will plead their cause, And will despoil of life those that despoil them.""To be ruthlessly `on the make' is to make, above all, an Enemy."[21] That Enemy, of course, is the Lord of heaven and earth. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:22
22, 23. Here follow ten precepts of two verses each. Though men fail to defend the poor, God will (Proverbs 17:5; Psalms 12:5). in the gate—place of public gathering (Job 5:4; Psalms 69:12). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 22:17-22
III. COLLECTION 3: THIRTY SAYINGS OF THE WISE 22:17-24:22A third major section of the Book of Proverbs begins with Proverbs 22:17. This is clear from several indicators. The proverbs lengthen out again from the typical one-verse couplet that characterizes Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 22:16 (cf. chs. 1-9). Also, the phrase "my son" appears again, as in chapters 1-9. Third, we read in Proverbs 22:20 (in the Hebrew text) that a group of 30 sayings will follow. The NASB translators rendered this... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 22:22
B. The 30 Sayings 22:22-24:22Waltke titled the first 10 sayings "a Decalogue of sayings about wealth." [Note: Ibid., p. 225.] read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 22:22-23
Note the chiastic structure in these four lines that unifies the thought of the passage: violence, litigation, litigation, violence. The point of this first saying is that God will avenge the poor on those who oppress them. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:17-29
These proverbs are very unlike the preceding in tone, and style. The author’s own personality is brought distinctly into view (Proverbs 22:17-21; Proverbs 23:15); he had a high opinion of the value of his maxims; he arranges them in strophes, not in couplets.18. Fitted] RV ’established together,’ i.e. ready (1 Peter 3:15). 20. For excellent things RM suggests ’heretofore.’ Perhaps we should read ’triply’: cp. Hosea 8:12 RV. 21. RM ’Them that send thee,’ i.e. his parents. Perhaps it ought to be,... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 22:22
5. FIRST APPENDIX TO THE “PROVERBS OF SOLOMON” (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 22:16), CONTAINING PROVERBS OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS, FROM THE DISTICH TO THE LENGTHENED DIDACTIC POEM (Proverbs 22:22 to Proverbs 24:22).(22) Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate.—The place of business (Genesis 34:20) and of judgment (Deuteronomy 21:19; Amos 5:15). (Comp. the title, “the Sublime Porte.”) This, with the following Proverbs 22:23, forms a tetrastich or verse of four lines, as do also Proverbs 22:24-25. read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Proverbs 22:1-29
Proverbs 22:13 In the text before us the slothful man is made to give the reason for his slothfulness. Of course it is easy to see that his reply is a mere excuse. He does not want to bestir himself. He much prefers the comfort of his own fireside. Still he must show some reason for his conduct. This lion is simply the creature of his lively imagination. Yet in his judgment any excuse is better than no excuse at all, hence his words 'There is a lion without, in the streets'. I. No man can close... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-29
22:17-24:34 SAYINGS OF THE WISEThe correct use of proverbs (22:17-29)In this section the sayings are longer and often cover several verses, whereas in the previous section each verse was usually a separate proverb. The section begins with an appeal to the disciples to listen carefully to the instruction, to memorize it and to put it to practical use. It will strengthen their trust in God and give them the ability to answer correctly anyone who questions them concerning what is right and true... read more