Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 26:26
26:26 [Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be revealed before the [whole] {m} congregation.(m) In the assembly of the godly. read more
Proverbs 26
John Calvin
L.M. Grant
L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 26:1-28
THIS SECONDCHAPTER of the series is clearly the Exodus section, the work of the enemy manifesting itself in various forms of opposition to the truth, beginning with foolishness and ending with hatred. To the end of verse 11 the fool is dealt with, then to the end of verse 16, the sluggard; verse 17 only, the meddler; verses 18 and 19, the trifler; to the end of verse 22, the talebearer; and lastly the dissembler. The real character of all enmity against the truth is here exposed thoroughly,... read more
James Gray
James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 26:1-28
This division of the book is introduced in the first verse of chapter 25, as the “proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, copied out.” What these words mean it is difficult to say, except in the general sense that the teachers of Hezekiah’s period selected and gathered together wise sayings that had been written, or handed down orally in previous generations. They may have been those of Solomon only, and yet his name may be attached to them simply because they were now... read more
Joseph Parker
The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 26:1-28
Observations About Fools, Etc. Proverbs 26:0 Small birds, such as sparrows, are made for wandering, and the swallow is formed for flying, going where it pleases, and yet in both instances the flying amounting to little or nothing: so the curse causeless that is to say, a curse spoken without reason shall not come to any deadly effect; that is to say, it shall not reach the object towards which it was directed, it shall be but as a passing shadow and not as a crushing burden. Seed thrown upon... read more
Robert Hawker
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 26:1
CONTENTS. Under various similitudes, the Proverbs are continued to shew the wisdom of the wise, and the sad conduct of foolish men. Proverbs 26:1-9 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back. Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. Answer a fool according to his... read more
Robert Hawker
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 26:10-28
The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. The sluggard is... read more
Robert Hawker
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 26:28
REFLECTIONS. If the Reader discovers Jesus in the midst of these verses, he will find what the wise man hath elsewhere observed, and with truth is found to be the case, that his name is as ointment poured forth. The discovery of his Person, and the apprehension of his character, relations, and offices, by faith, hath a blessed effect to endear the scriptures to our hearts. And indeed without this discovery, what can we be said to learn in a way of salvation. And Reader! whether we discover him... read more
George Haydock
George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 26:1
Glory and power. A fool in a high office will endanger himself and the public; (Calmet) while the virtuous, seeing that merit is not regarded, will not push themselves forward. ('c6schines.) read more
George Haydock
George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 26:2
As a bird, &c. The meaning is, that a curse uttered without cause shall do no harm to the person that is cursed, but will return upon him that curseth; as whithersoever a bird flies, it returns to its own nest. (Challoner) --- Come. Chaldean, "shall not come in vain," if it be just, like that of Noe, Josue, &c. Hebrew, "shall not come" (Calmet) to the person against whom it is uttered, though God will not hold the curser guiltless, as the Vulgate intimates. (Haydock) Curses, anathemas,... read more
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Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 26:25
26:25 When he speaketh kindly, believe him not: for [there are] {l} seven abominations in his heart.(l) Meaning many: he uses a certain number for the uncertain. read more