箴言 25:4 RCUVTS

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 25:1-5

With this chapter begins the fourth main division of this book, consisting, as its introductory words inform us, of sayings and perhaps writings of Solomon, which were placed together in their present form by men appointed to the work by King Hezekiah. Zöckler remarks that “while the first and larger section of the book purports to be essentially a book for youth, this is evidently a book for the people, a treasury of proverbial wisdom for kings and subjects—as is indicated by the first... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:1-28

Chapter 25Now in chapter 25. These proverbs were gathered by Hezekiah when he became king, and they were added to the books of proverbs by Hezekiah's scribes. During the period of Hezekiah's reign, it was a period of national revival. Prior to Hezekiah, the kingdom had reached a low point. As Hezekiah began to reign, there was a real spiritual revival, and it was a national movement among the people. And as is true in all spiritual revivals, there is an interest, a concern and a returning to... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 25:1-28

Proverbs 25:1 . These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah copied out. Solomon wrote three thousand proverbs, and a thousand and five songs. 1 Kings 4:32. The supplement to the book, or third part commences here. The men or ministers of king Hezekiah were Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah, 2 Kings 18:26: also Isaiah, maternal grandson of king Amaziah. Isaiah 1:1. Proverbs 25:3 . The heart of kings is unsearchable. The actions of princes are like great rivers; all men see... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 25:4-5

Proverbs 25:4-5Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.Purifying firesNo text in Scripture brings out with equal distinctness the higher office of affliction, i.e.,, to develop in us preparation for a true usefulness. The object of furnace fires is not to melt the precious metal, or even to release the dross, but to make the metal ready for the purposes of manufacture. Not the silver ingot, however, but the silver vessel, is the object of the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 25:4

Pro 25:4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Ver. 4. Take away the dross from the silver. ] The holy prophets were not only most exactly seen in the peerless skill of divinity, but most exquisitely also furnished with the entire knowledge of all things natural. Hence their many similies wherewith they learnedly beautify their matter, and deck out their terms, words, and sentences, giving thereunto a certain kind of lively gesture, attiring... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 25:4

Proverbs 17:3, Isaiah 1:25-Daniel :, Malachi 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:20, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter 1:7 Reciprocal: Leviticus 14:40 - take away Jeremiah 6:30 - Reprobate silver read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 25:4

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.Take away — Then, and not 'till then it is fit for that use. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:4-5

4, 5. Take away the dross, etc. Let wicked counsellors and companions be removed from the king, and their places filled with good men, and the government will be established by equity and justice. A good proverb this for kings, and all who are in authority. Compare Proverbs 16:12; Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 29:14. read more