箴言 27:2 RCUVTS

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:1-27

HERE THE SUBJECT matter is completely changed. No longer is the outside opposition of the enemy found, but any dangers now considered are those arising from the state of our own hearts. This third section therefore is that of the sanctuary, though the language here may veil this somewhat; yet it is the inner state of the soul with its proper refuge in the presence of God that is here indicated. This is plainly the Leviticus section, where the holiness of God ' s presence leads to honest, real... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

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 27:2-22

Self-Boasting, Etc. Pro 27:2-22 Self-boasting is always a source of weakness as well as a revelation of vanity. In vanity there is no substance; it is idle breath, it is foolish vapour. When a man is left to praise himself it is evident that he has lived an inverted life, not a life full of blessedness and comfort in relation to other men. The sun does not praise himself, but under his splendour and warmth men look up and say how pleasing a thing it is for the eyes to behold the light. "Let... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 27:2-10

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. As a bird that wandereth from her... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:2

Lips. All hate affectation and vanity, John v. 51. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 27:1-10

Exaltation of Self Leads to Folly v. 1. Boast not thyself of tomorrow, by proudly setting forth the assured success of one's schemes in the future; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth, the future with both its successes and failures being entirely in the hands of God. v. 2. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips; for a person's praise of his own virtues and good deeds has no value and is, in addition, repulsive to others. v. 3. A... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 27:1-27

b) Against vain self-praise and presumptionChap. 27(With an admonition to prudence and frugality in agriculture: Proverbs 27:23-27)1 Boast not thyself of to-morrow,for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.2 Let another praise thee and not thine own mouth,a stranger and hot thine own lips.3 Stone is heavy and sand weighty;the fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.4 Anger is cruel and wrath is outrageous;but who can stand before jealousy ?5 Better is open... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-22

“Hearty Counsel” Proverbs 27:1-22 The keyword in this paragraph is friends , Proverbs 27:6 ; Proverbs 27:9-10 ; Proverbs 27:14 ; Proverbs 27:17 ; Proverbs 19:1-29 . Friends, according to the original sense of the Hebrew word, are those who delight in each other’s companionship. Either they are useful to each other because the one possesses gifts that the other lacks, or they have certain tastes in common. It is in friendship that we get to know ourselves, as a man sees his face in the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 27:1-27

Verse Proverbs 27:5. This proverb takes for granted the need for rebuke, and by 'love that is hidden" is meant a love which fails to rebuke. Verse Proverbs 27:14. There is nothing more calculated to arouse suspicion than profuse protestations of friendship. Verses Proverbs 27:15-16. These must be read together. The first part suggests the persistence and wearisomeness of a contentious woman; the second part the inability to hinder her. Verse Proverbs 27:21. There are three interpretations... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

Making the Most of Life Proverbs 27:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS God has given to each of us a life freighted with many privileges and with many opportunities. There is a little verse in the New Testament which reads: "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." We need to know how to redeem every moment, and to make the best of each day, as it is passing by. We have five observations taken from the opening verses of today's chapter. 1. The brevity of life. Proverbs 27:1 tells us, "Boast not... read more