proverbs-29

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:27

Is an abomination to the just, because such men, as such, are hated by God, and haters of and enemies unto God and all goodness, and public plagues to the church and state in which they live; and therefore he who loves these must needs hate them, as true friends hate those who are enemies to their friends. Is abomination to the wicked; of which See Poole "Proverbs 29:10". read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:1-5

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 29:4. He that receiveth gifts. Zöckler translates this, “a man of taxes.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:1REPROOF AND DESTRUCTIONI. An act of benevolence which is often resented. When a child is reproved, and if need be chastised, for playing with the fire or neglecting its lessons, all reasonable people see that it is a kind act, and the child itself, when it has grown wiser, acknowledges that the reproof, even if it took the form of punishment, was an act of true... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:6-7

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 29:7. Considereth. Literally knoweth. Zöckler and Delitzsch translate the latter clause, “the godless discern, or understand not, knowledge.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:6A SNARE AND A SONGI. Sin deceives men. If a man digs a pit for the purpose of entrapping a victim, his great aim is to make the path over it as inviting as possible, and entirely to hide from sight the snare which he has laid, for, as Solomon tells us elsewhere, “Surely in vain the net is spread in... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:8-9

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 29:8. Bring a city, etc., literally, “set a city on fire.” Proverbs 29:9. The second clause should rather be “he rageth and laugheth (i.e., the fool), and there is no rest.” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:8THE CITIZEN’S ENEMY AND THE CITIZEN’S FRIENDI. A scornful man is a social calamity. A scorner is a man who has a great opinion of his own wisdom and ability, and a very low one of all who oppose him. From his self-constructed elevation he looks down upon those who... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:10-11

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 29:10. Delitzsch translates this verse:—“Men of blood hate the guiltless and the upright; they seek his soul.” Proverbs 29:11. His mind. Rather his wrath. Keepeth it till afterward. Rather restraineth it, keeps it in the background. MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:10SOUL-SEEKERS AND SOUL-HATERSI. A proof of the unnatural condition of the human family. When we look at a human body we see that every limb and organism belonging to it ministers to the well-being of the whole... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:12-15

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 29:13. The deceitful. Rather “the usurer.” A man of usury is only a more concrete expression for a rich man, and this is the corresponding term in chap. Proverbs 22:2 (Zöckler). MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:12A MORAL CANCER IN A KING’S COURTI. A man in authority should be a discerner of character. The man whose bodily sight is defective is not fit to be entrusted with the destinies of others in any case in which clear vision is needed. A purblind seaman would not be... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:16-17

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:16VICTORY NOT WITH THE MAJORITYI. There is no necessary connection between numbers and righteousness. Weeds grow faster than wheat, and are much more abundant than the grain. But the simple fact that there are more weeds than there is corn does not alter the character of either. In the same field it may happen that there is more to bind for fuel than for food—that the tares far outnumber the ears of wheat—and in this case the worth is on the side of the smaller... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 29:18. Vision. Rather “Revelation.” “The word denotes prophetic prediction, the revelation of God by His seers (1 Samuel 9:9); the chief function of these consisted in their watching over the vigorous fulfilling of the law, or in the enforcement of the claims of the law (Zöckler). MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:18DIVINE REVELATION AND HUMAN OBEDIENCEI. The human soul needs what it cannot produce. If the flower is to attain to its development of beauty and colour it must... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:19-23

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 29:19. Doth not answer. Rather “there is not an answer,” that is in action, by obedience. Delitzsch translates “does not conform thereto” Proverbs 29:21. A son, etc. There are many different translations of this verse, but the general verdict of scholars seems to favour the English rendering. Luther translates the verse, “If a servant is tenderly treated from youth up, he will accordingly become a squire” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:19; Proverbs 29:21MASTERS AND... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

CRITICAL NOTES.—Proverbs 29:24. He heareth cursing. Rather the curse, i.e., according to Zöckler, “the curse which according to the law (Leviticus 5:1. sq.) marks a theft as an offence demanding a heavy penalty.” Delitzsch translates “he heareth the oath,” and explains it “as that of the judge who adjures the partner of the thief by God to tell the truth.” (See also Leviticus 5:1).MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 29:24CRIMINAL PARTNERSHIPI. Partnerships are self-revealing. That proverb is an old and... read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:27

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:1-5

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:6-7

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:8-9

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:10-11

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:12-15

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:16-17

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:19-23

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

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