Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 27:14
Proverbs 27:14. He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice— "He who spends all his time in nothing else but in extravagant praises of his benefactor, rather disparages than commends him." Or, it may be, "He that is hasty to commend his friend, does him rather a disservice than a kindness." Moderate and seasonable praises, says the great Lord Bacon, uttered upon occasion, conduce both to men's fame and prosperity. But, when immoderate, streperous, and unseasonably poured out, they profit... read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 27:14
"He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, It shall be counted a curse to him."Some uncertainty as to the exact meaning of this gives us alternative interpretations. (1) It is a rebuke of loud-mouth adulation, to which the public will ascribe evil intent on the part of the flatterer. (2) A loud-mouth blessing will call down the wrath of God, who shall consider it a curse. (Alternate interpretations by Toy).[15] Our own view of the passage is that any... read more