proverbs-29

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:17

Rest; satisfaction to thy mind, and comfort in his amendment. read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:18

No vision, i.e. no prophecy, for the prophets were anciently called seers, 1 Samuel 9:9, i.e. no public preaching of God’s law or word, (as appears by the opposite clause,) which is called prophecy, Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 14:1, &c., where the people are destitute of the means of instruction. The people perish, because they want the only means of salvation. Or, is made naked; stripped of their best ornaments, God’s favour and protection, as this word is taken, Exodus 32:25. He that... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:19

A servant, who is so not only ill condition, but also in the temper of his mind, disingenuous, perverse, and stubborn, will not be corrected by words; by mere words without blows. Compare Proverbs 19:29. Though he understand, though he know thy mind and words, and his own duty, he will not answer; either by words, expressing his readiness; or by deeds, speedily and cheerfully performing thy commands; but will neglect his duty, pretending that he did not hear or understand thee. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:20

In his words; or rather, in his business, who is rash and heady in the management of his affairs. There is more hope of a fool, who is sensible of his folly, and willing to hearken to the advice of others, as this word is used, Proverbs 26:12, though commonly it be meant of a wilful and wicked fool; than of him, because he is self-confident, and neither considers things seriously within himself, nor seeks counsel from the wise. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:21

He that delicately bringeth up his servant, allowing him too much freedom, and familiarity, and delicious fare, shall have him become his son; will find him at last grow insolent and presumptuous, and forgetful of his servile condition. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:22

Is by his passion easily transported into grievous and manifold sins against God, and others, and himself, as swearing, and cursing, and violence, yea, sometimes even to murder. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:23

Shall bring him low, because both God and man conspire against him, and abhor him. Honour shall uphold the humble in spirit; or, as others render it, without any difference in the sense, the humble in spirit shall hold their honour, shall be honoured by God and men. Thus honour, like a shadow, flees from them that pursue it, and follows them who flee from it. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:24

Whoso is partner with a thief, by receiving a share of the stolen goods upon condition of his concealment of the theft, hateth his own soul; he carrieth himself towards it as if he hated it; he woundeth and destroyeth it. He heareth cursing; he heareth the voice of swearing, as is said, Leviticus 5:1; the oath given to him by a judge adjuring him and other suspected persons to give information concerning it; and betrayeth it not; which he is bound to do, both by virtue of his oath, and for the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man, inordinate fear of harm or mischief from men, which is fitly opposed to trust in God, because it comes from a distrust of God’s promise and providence, bringeth a snare; is an occasion of many sins, and of great danger, both of injuries from men, and of sore punishments from God. Putteth his trust in the Lord; keeping God’s way, and securely relying upon God to protect him from the designs and rage of wicked men. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:26

Seek the ruler’s favour: men study to please and engage their rulers by their obliging carriage, and humble petitions, and all other means, supposing that to be the only way to procure either right or favour from them, as they need or desire it. Every man’s judgment, the decision of his cause, and the success of all his endeavours, cometh from the Lord; dependeth wholly upon God, who ruleth and inclineth their minds and hearts as it pleaseth him, Proverbs 21:1. read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:17

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:18

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:19

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:20

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:21

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:22

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:23

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:24

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:25

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:26

Verse of the Day

Daily Devotional

Group of Brands