Proverbs 25:25. As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country “Good and certain news, especially from a far country, (from whence it is hard to have any true intelligence,) is as grateful to him that longed to hear of his friends there, as cool water is to a thirsty traveller; especially when he meets with it in remote and uninhabited places, where he did not expect it.” Bishop Patrick. read more
Proverbs 25:26. A righteous man falling down before the wicked, &c. When a righteous man is either allured or terrified into any sinful practice by wicked men, or into any base and servile compliance with their habits and customs, he, who by his excellent example and counsels was like a fountain, or well of life, (as the mouth of the righteous is termed, Proverbs 10:11,) sending forth refreshing streams for the benefit of many, is now corrupted and rendered useless. Or, the meaning may... read more
Proverbs 25:27 . It is not good to eat much honey Namely, for the health of the body; so for men to search their own glory Industriously to seek for honour and applause from men; is not glory Is not only sinful, but shameful also, and a sign of a vain and mean spirit. read more
Proverbs 25:28. He that hath no rule over his own spirit Over his passions, and especially his anger, which is signified by this word, Proverbs 16:32; Ecclesiastes 10:4; is like a city that is broken down and without walls Exposes himself to manifold dangers and mischiefs. read more
25:1-29:27 MORE PROVERBS OF SOLOMONRelations with others (25:1-28)God has no obligation to explain to anyone the reasons for his actions. A king, however, has a duty to his people to investigate the causes of events that affect them, though he need not reveal to them his deepest thoughts (25:1-3). Some advisers to the king may be ungodly or treacherous, and should be removed if the king is to rule righteously (4-5). It is better to wait to be invited to a higher rank than to be boastfully... read more
good news, &c. Illustrations: Jacob (Genesis 45:25-28 ); Paul (Colossians 1:3 , Colossians 1:4 .Ephesians 1:15 , Ephesians 1:16 . Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:3-6 ). read more
troubled = trampled, or fouled. read more
spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . read more
"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from afar country."In a sense, what is said here is true of any good news; but what is implied in this verse is that, "The extreme difficulty of getting news from a distant place (especially in ancient times) heightened and increased the refreshment that such good news gave."[12] read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 25:28
(See homily on Proverbs 16:32 .)—C. read more