箴言 27:2 RCUVTS

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

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 27:1-27

Proverbs 27:1-Song of Solomon : . A collection of aphorisms on various subjects. Proverbs 27:3 . cf. Sir_22:14 f. The comparison suggests that “ vexation” is out of place. It is the fool that is a bore, not his anger. Proverbs 27:4 a Lit. “ ruthlessness of wrath, torrent of anger,” or “ wrath is ruthlessness, anger a torrent.” Proverbs 27:6 . profuse: a doubtful translation of an obscure Heb. word, although Matthew 26:49 (viz. the force of κατὰ? in κατεφίλησεν ) is quoted in support. AV “... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 27:2

Except it be really necessary, either for thy own just vindication, or for the honour of God, or for the edification of others, in which cases this hath been allowed and practised by wise and virtuous men, as particularly by St. Paul, 2 Corinthians 11:12. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Proverbs 27:2

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 27:2SELF PRAISEI. Merit will win the praise of others. The light of the sun makes its existence felt by every man who is possessed of vision, and there are but few men who do not acknowledge that it is a good and pleasant thing. The perfume of the flowers cannot be hidden while there are creatures endowed with the sense of smell, and their fragrance is so grateful and refreshing to us, that it is sure to win from us an acknowledgment of its existence and expressions... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-26

Chapter 27Boast not thyself of to-morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring foRuth ( Proverbs 27:1 ).Very good. This is, of course, the idea is taken up in the New Testament book of James. He said, "Go to now, ye who say, 'Tomorrow we'll do this and that and the other.'" He said, "You should rather say, 'If the Lord wills, tomorrow we will do this, that and the other.' Because you really don't know what tomorrow's going to bring. It's all in God's hands. You don't even know if you're... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:1-27

Proverbs 27:2 . Let another man praise thee. A man is sometimes compelled to speak of himself. But modesty often prefers speaking in the third person; as St. John, who says, “that disciple whom Jesus loved.” St. Paul, grievously mauled by the Jews at Corinth, says, “I knew a man about fourteen years ago such an one was caught up into the third heaven.” It is a man’s works, not his tongue, which memorializes his worth. Proverbs 27:5 . Open rebuke is better than secret love. For it is... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 27:2

Proverbs 27:2Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth. Self-boastingSelf-boasting is always a source of weakness as well as a revelation of vanity. In vanity there is no substance; it is idle breath, it is foolish vapour. When a man is left to praise himself it is evident that he has lived an inverted life, not a life full of blessedness and comfort in relation to other men. The sun does not praise himself, but under his splendour and warmth men look up and say how pleasing a thing... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 27:2

Pro 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Ver. 2. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth. ] Unless it be in defence of thine innocence, as David, Psa 7:10 or when the concealing of thy goodness may turn to the hindrance of the truth, or to the hurt of the Church, or impairing of God’s glory, as Paul. 2 Corinthians 11:1-33 ; 2Co 12:1-21 Let a man "do worthily in Ephrata," and he shall be "famous in Bethlehem"; Rth 4:11 he... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 27:2

Proverbs 25:27, 2 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:18, 2 Corinthians 12:11 Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 15:13 - I have performed 2 Samuel 15:4 - I would do 2 Kings 10:16 - Come with me Proverbs 20:6 - proclaim Proverbs 25:6 - Put not forth thyself John 5:31 - General 2 Corinthians 5:12 - we 2 Corinthians 11:30 - must read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:2

2. Let another… praise thee… stranger Self praise is no commendation. This proverb does not make against any person speaking modestly, when occasion calls for it, of his own acts, but is aimed at all vain boasting. Do worthy deeds which shall compel commendation from others. When necessary, a man not only may, but should, defend his innocence and uprightness. Compare Proverbs 25:27, latter clause. read more