Proverbs 29

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:1-27

A Collection Of Solomon’s Proverbs (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 29:27 ). Solomon’s presentation of The Book of Proverbs has followed the pattern of much Wisdom literature. This commenced with the initial heading detailing the details of the author and his purpose in writing (Proverbs 1:1-7), continued with a Prologue which laid the foundation for what was to follow (Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18), and was then followed by the body of the work introduced by one or more subheadings. In Solomon’s... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29

Section IV., Proverbs 25-29.— The title of this section adds to the tradition of a Solomonic collection of proverbs the further tradition of literary activity in the time of Hezekiah. The same general considerations hold good of this section as of Proverbs 10-24. (See Introduction.) It also shows signs of compilation, and falls into two divisions: ( a) Proverbs 25:2 to Proverbs 27:22, and ( b) Proverbs 28 f., separated by a discourse in Proverbs 27:23-Daniel :. read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:1-27

Proverbs 29:2 . cf. Proverbs 11:10 f., Proverbs 28:12-Hosea :. Proverbs 29:4 . he that exacteth gifts: lit. “ a man of presents.” Proverbs 29:9 b. Who is the subject? If it is the wise man, the meaning is that however he treats his opponent, seriously or lightly, he cannot end the matter. If it is the fool, the thought will be that he shows no decorum of manner. The proverb seems directed against a wise man’ s going to law with a fool. Proverbs 29:11 . Lit. “ A fool sends forth all his... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29

PROVERBS CHAPTER 29 The excellency of wisdom, with rules for government, Proverbs 29:1-14. The parents’ duty to correct their children, Proverbs 29:15-17. The misery of them that know not God’s law, Proverbs 29:18. Of anger, pride, thieving, cowardice, and corruption, Proverbs 29:19-26. The godly and wicked an abomination to each other, Proverbs 29:27. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:1

Hardeneth his neck; is incorrigible, and obstinately persists in those sins for which he is reproved. Without remedy, utterly and irrecoverably. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:2

In authority; which interpretation is confirmed from the opposite clause. The Hebrew word signifies to increase either in number, or in dignity and power. The people rejoice, for the blessed effects of their good government. The people mourn, both for the oppressions and mischiefs which they feel, and for the dreadful judgments of God which they justly fear. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:3

Loveth wisdom; and therefore hateth and escheweth all folly and wickedness. Keepeth company with harlots; whereby he plainly discovers himself to want wisdom; of which see Proverbs 7:7, &c. Spendeth his substance; whereby he not only ruineth himself, but also grieveth his father, as is implied from the opposite clause. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:4

By judgment; by the free and impartial exercise of justice. He that receiveth gifts, Heb. a man (for he would not vouchsafe to call him a king, as being unworthy of that name and office) of oblations or gifts, i.e. whose delight and common practice it is to take bribes, and sell justice. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:5

A man that flattereth his neighbour, that praiseth or applaudeth another in a sinful state or course, spreadeth a net for his feet; kills him under a pretence of kindness; is an occasion of his sin, and consequently of destruction, which possibly he may design to accomplish by that means. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:6

There is a snare; his sin will bring him to dreadful horrors and certain ruin. Doth sing and rejoice, because he hath sweet peace in his own conscience, and assurance of present safety and eternal happiness. read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:1-27

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:1-27

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:1

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:2

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:3

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:4

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:5

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:6

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