Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:26
26, 27. (Compare Proverbs 6:1; Proverbs 17:18). read more
Proverbs 22:26-27 Asv
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 22:27
27. should he take, &c.—that is, the creditor. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 22:26-27
Solomon previously warned of the folly of making promises to cover the debts of others (Proverbs 6:1-5; Proverbs 11:15; Proverbs 17:18; Proverbs 20:16). This is a good way to lose what one has. 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 22:26
(26) Be not thou one of them that strike hands.—Another warning against suretiship. (See above, on Proverbs 6:1.) read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 22:27
(27) Why should he take away thy bed from under thee?—If the mantle was taken in pledge, it had to be restored before sundown for the poor man to sleep in; but this merciful provision of the Law was evidently evaded. (Comp. Ezekiel 18:12.) 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
William Nicoll
Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-29
CHAPTER 24EDUCATION: THE PARENT’S THOUGHT OF THE CHILD"Train up a child according to his way, and even when he is old he will not depart from it."- Proverbs 22:6"Withhold not correction from the child; if thou beat him with the rod he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol."- Proverbs 23:13-14IN Lecture IV we examined two of the main principles which should be inculcated on children in a Christian home. In the present lecture we approach the... read more
Arno Clemens Gaebelein
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 22:1-29
CHAPTER 22 Instructions Continued Better than great riches, better than silver and gold is a name and loving favor. If a person has riches and a bad name and is not well thought of, he is less honorable than the poor man who has a name and good reputation. In Ecclesiastes, Solomon says: “A good name is better than precious ointment” Ecclesiastes 7:11 ). The third verse has a wise message: “The prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself, but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.” The... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:27
he: i.e. the usurer. read more