13. (Compare :-). deceitful man—literally, "man of vexations," an exactor. the Lord . . . their eyes—sustains their lives (1 Samuel 14:27; Psalms 13:3); that is, both depend on Him, and He will do justice. read more
14. (Compare Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 25:5). Such is the character of the King of kings (Psalms 72:4; Psalms 72:12). read more
15. (Compare Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 23:13). read more
16. (Compare Proverbs 29:2; Proverbs 29:12; Psalms 12:1-8). shall see . . . fall—and triumph in it (Psalms 37:34-38; Psalms 58:10; Psalms 58:11). read more
17. (Compare Proverbs 29:3; Proverbs 29:15; Proverbs 19:18). give thee rest—peace and quiet (compare Proverbs 29:9). read more
18. no vision—instruction in God's truth, which was by prophets, through visions ( :-). people perish—(Compare Margin), are deprived of moral restraints. keepeth the law—has, and observes, instruction (Proverbs 14:11; Proverbs 14:34; Psalms 19:11). read more
19. A servant—who lacks good principle. corrected—or discovered. will not answer—that is, will not obey. read more
20. (Compare :-). hasty in . . . words?—implying self-conceit ( :-). read more
21. become his son—assume the place and privileges of one. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 29:12
12. His servants imitate him. read more