Proverbs 29:15-20 WEB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be corrected by words ,.... Not by them only, especially one that is of a servile, surly, and untractable disposition; otherwise a good servant, and well disposed to his master, and willing to serve him, and promote his interest, a word is sufficient for such an one; when he is bid to go, he goes; or to come, he comes, Matthew 8:9 ; or if he has done wrong, and his fault is told him, he will amend another time; whereas a rough ill natured servant will not regard words,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:20

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words ,.... Swift to speak either before God or men; that takes upon him to speak upon a subject, or return an answer to a question, before he has thoroughly thought of it, and well considered it, and digested what he should say; see Ecclesiastes 5:2 ; or "hasty in matters" F24 אץ בדבריו "praecipitem in negotiis suis", Vatablus, Piscator; "in rebus suis", Mercerus. ; in his business; runs rashly and precipitately into things, without duly... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked are multiplied - That, in the multiplication of the wicked transgression is increased, requires no proof; but an important doctrine attaches to this. On this account wicked nations and wicked families are cut off and rooted out. Were it not so righteousness would in process of time be banished from the earth. This will account for many of the numerous instances in which whole families fail. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision - My old MS. Bible, following the Vulgate, translates: Whan prophecye schal failen, the peple schal ben to scatered. Where Divine revelation, and the faithful preaching of the sacred testimonies, are neither reverenced nor attended, the ruin of that land is at no great distance. But he that keepeth the law, happy is he - Go how it may with others, he shall be safe. So our Lord: "Blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:12-17

Government in truth and equity I. THERE MUST BE THE FORCE OF EXAMPLE . ( Proverbs 29:12 .) Especially in regard to truthfulness. Nothing is more easily caught than an example of untruthfulness, evasion, hypocrisy. Servants' manners reflect their masters' characters. The more conspicuous the station, the further the influence of the example extends. II. THERE MUST BE RESPECT TO THE RULER AND JUDGE OF ALL . ( Proverbs 29:13 .) He is no Respecter of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof give wisdom to the young. The former denotes bodily correction, what we call corporal punishment; the latter, discipline in words, rebuke administered when any moral fault is noticed. The idea here enunciated is very common in this book (see Proverbs 10:1 , Proverbs 10:13 ; Proverbs 13:24 ; Proverbs 23:13 ). But a child loft to himself bringeth his mother to shame. The verb translated "left" ( שָׁלַח , shalach ) is used in Job 39:5 of the wild ass left... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15-17

(See homily on Proverbs 13:24 .)—C. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth. The verb rabah is used in both parts of the sentence, and should have been so translated, When the wicked increase , transgression increaseth . Septuagint, "When the godless are many, sins become many." Where the wicked get the upper hand in a community, their evil example is copied, and a lowering of moral tone and a general laxity in conduct prevail (see on Proverbs 29:12 : comp. also Proverbs 29:2 ; Proverbs 28:12 , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:17

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest ( Proverbs 19:18 ); Septuagint, ἀναπαύσει σε . He will be no longer a source of care and disquiet to you. Delight ( maadanim ); properly, dainty dishes , and then any great and special pleasure (comp. Ec Proverbs 30:1-12 ). Septuagint, "He shall give ornament ( κόσμον ) to thy soul." This verse and the following are presented by the Greek version in a mutilated form after Proverbs 28:17 (where see note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people perish; rather, cast off restraint , become ungovernable, cannot be reined in ( Exodus 32:22 , Exodus 32:25 ). "Vision" ( chazon ), prophecy in its widest sense, denotes the revelation of God's will made through agents, which directed the course of events, and was intended to be coordinate with the supreme secular authority. The prophets were the instructors of the people in Divine things, standing witnesses of the truth and power of religion,... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:12-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

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