Proverbs 25:14 NIV

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 25:14

14. clouds—literally, "vapors" (Jeremiah 10:13), clouds only in appearance. a false gift—promised, but not given. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 25:1-27

V. COLLECTION 5: SOLOMON’S MAXIMS EXPRESSING WISDOM CHS. 25-29We return now to consider more proverbs of Solomon (cf. Proverbs 1:1 to Proverbs 22:16). Chapters 25-26 contain proverbs that are mainly comparisons. The key words in these chapters are "like . . . so." Chapter 27 is a mixture of comparative and antithetical proverbs. Chapters 28-29 contain maxims that are mainly contrasts marked by the word "but." In all these chapters there are mostly couplets but also some longer proverbs. I... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 25:2-22

B. Instructive Analogies 25:2-27:22The emphasis in this section continues to be on wisdom and folly and their accompanying virtues and vices. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 25:2-28

1. Wise and foolish conduct 25:2-28 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:1-28

Courts. Quarrels1-7. relate to kings and courts.1. By the men of Hezekiah the author of this v. doubtless means literary men at the king’s court. These, he says, transcribed the following proverbs from some other collection or collections. It will be noticed that many of them have appeared earlier in the book.2. The works of God in history and nature are beyond us (Deuteronomy 29:29; Job 11:7; Job 15:8; Isaiah 45:15; Romans 11:33). A king should be conversant with all that is going on (1 Kings... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 25:14

(14) Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift—i.e., talks loudly of what he is going to do for another, and then does nothing.Clouds and wind.—Generally followed by heavy rain, (Comp. 1 Kings 18:45.) read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:1-28

CHAPTER 26THE KING"It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter. The heaven for height and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there cometh forth a vessel for the finer; Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the presence of great men: Far better is it that... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 25:1-28

IV. THE PROVERBS OF SOLOMON COLLECTED BY THE MEN OF HEZEKIAH CHAPTER 25 Here begin the proverbs which the good king Hezekiah, under the guidance of the Spirit of God, added to this book. “This title is interesting as affording a proof that a revival of literary activity accompanied the revival of religion and of national prosperity which marked the reign of Hezekiah. The men of Hezekiah were doubtless a body of scribes engaged under the direction of the king in literary labors.” Very... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 25:14

25:14 Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] {k} clouds and wind without rain.(k) Which have an outward appearance, and are nothing within. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:1-28

In This CHAPTER, forming the first section, necessarily affirms the basic principles of true unity, which is absolutely essential to recovery. For departure is the very breeding-ground of division, - divisions which have so rent the testimony of God and bear witness to our own shame. Today multitudes see the wrong of this, and many clamor for that unity which would bring all together again. But there is no unity without a solid foundation. Mere union of those still apart in heart is... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 25:14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 25:1-27

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 25:2-22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 25:2-28

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:1-28

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 25:14

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:1-28

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Proverbs 25:1-28

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 25:14

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:1-28

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