Proverbs 17:7-11 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:10

The wisdom of accepting a reproof I. IT IS DIFFICULT TO ACCEPT A REPROOF . Only the wise man will take it. Many difficulties stand in the way. 1 . It is hard to believe that the reproving counsellor is a true friend. He appears to be censorious. We think he takes a pleasure in finding fault with us. We accuse him of a Pharisaic self-satisfaction in comparing his own virtue with our fault. 2 . It is difficult to admit the application of the accusation to ourselves. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:10-15

Dark phases of human character We may take Proverbs 17:10 as an introduction to what follows. Exhortations are to be given, and the preacher would prepare us to receive them. On the sensitive mind the censure of the good makes a deeper impression than a hundred blows on the back of the fool. Sincerity, love of truth and tender sympathy, become the exhorter, and humble docility the object of his warnings or rebukes. "Let the righteous smite me, and it shall be a kindness" ( Psalms 141:5 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeketh only rebellion. So the Greek and Latin Versions; but, as Nowack intimates, a bad man seeks many other things which do not come directly in the category of rebellion; and it is better to take meri, "rebellion," as the subject, regarding it as put for the concrete, thus: "A rebellious man striveth only for what is evil." From the point of view of an Eastern potentate, this is true enough. Absolute government looks upon any rising against constituted authority, any... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:7

Proverbs 17:7. Excellent speech Either, 1st, Discourse concerning difficult, high, and excellent things, far above his capacity: or, 2d, Lofty, eloquent speech, which fools often affect: or, 3d, Virtuous and godly discourse; becometh not a fool Either one properly so called, or, as the word fool is most commonly used in this book, a wicked man, whose actions give the lie to his expressions. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:8

Proverbs 17:8. A gift is as a precious stone, &c. “A gift is so tempting that it can no more be refused than a lovely jewel can, by him to whom it is presented; and such is its power, that it commonly prevails over all men, despatches all business, carries all causes; and, in a word, effects whatsoever a man desires.” Bishop Patrick. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:9

Proverbs 17:9. He that covereth a transgression That passes by and buries in oblivion a transgression that hath been committed against himself; or that concealeth, as far as he may, other men’s faults against their friends or neighbours; seeketh love Takes the best course to preserve friendships and to make himself universally beloved; but he that repeateth a matter Who rakes up that fault again, and objects it afresh when it was forgotten; or that publishes and spreads it abroad; ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:10

Proverbs 17:10. A reproof entereth more into a wise man Penetrates deeper into the mind of an ingenuous person, and produces a greater reformation in him, than a hundred stripes will do for the amendment of an obstinate fool. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:11

Proverbs 17:11. An evil man seeketh only rebellion Seeketh nothing but his own will; and being so refractory that he hath shaken off all reverence for God and his governors, he is wholly bent upon mischief, and cannot be reclaimed; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him Some dreadful judgment or other, as a messenger from God; angels, God’s messengers, shall be employed as ministers of justice against him, Psalms 78:49. Satan, the angel of death, and the messengers of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:1-28

Friends and fools (17:1-28)A peaceful family life, no matter how simple, is a great blessing, but a son may miss out on his family inheritance through his own folly (17:1-2). God’s dealings with his people are always for a good purpose, to make them better than they were before (3). To listen to evil talk is as bad as to speak evil oneself; to take pleasure in another’s troubles is as bad as to cause those troubles (4-5).Other proverbs concern the appreciation that the old and the young should... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 17:7

speech. Hebrew "lip", put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for what is spoken by it. fool. Hebrew. nabal. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 17:10 , Proverbs 17:12 , Proverbs 17:16 , Proverbs 10:24 , Proverbs 10:25 . lips. See above note. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:10-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:1-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 17:7

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