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John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 3:34

3:34 Surely {q} he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.(q) He will show by his plagues that their scorn will turn to their own destruction, Proverbs 1:26. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:1-35

The nature of this book makes divisions of its chapters rather arbitrary, and ours may not always be the best, but it is hoped it may prove useful in some degree. The opening of chapter four suggests a new beginning, for which reason we conclude this lesson at the close of chapter three. It begins with an advertisement (Proverbs 1:1-6 ), in which mention is made of the author (Proverbs 1:1 ), the object of the book (Proverbs 1:2-3 ), and its great value (Proverbs 1:4-6 ). Then follows its... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 3:1-35

The Programme of Life Proverbs 3:0 There is a tenderness peculiar to the paternal voice; if its tones are apparently harsher than those of the maternal appeal, yet they tremble with as true a pathos. There are few more subduing sights than that of the father instructing the child in the ways of wisdom. He adopts no cold and formal method of communication. His ministry is full of the heart's fondest love. He speaks not as a mere hireling, but with an affection unconstrained, profound,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:25-35

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and tomorrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 3:35

REFLECTIONS. READER! let us attend to the several very interesting subjects which arise out of this chapter, and by reading them in the sweet spirit of the gospel, to which they plainly refer, we shall through grace make no small improvement of them. In the first place, while Solomon recommends such attention to the law as never to forget it; let us examine whether God the Father's promise is fulfilled in our experience, and he hath put his law in our inward parts and written it in our hearts.... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:33

Want. Hebrew, "a curse." --- Shall be. Hebrew, "he blesseth." (Haydock) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:34

Scorners. Literally, "he will delude the scorners." (Haydock) --- He will treat them as they would treat others, Psalm xvii. 27. (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "the Lord resisteth the proud," &c. So the apostles quote this passage, 1 Peter v. 5., and James iv. 6. (Haydock) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 3:35

Disgrace. They are seen by more, and their fall is more dangerous. (Calmet) --- "A fool extols what is ignominious." (Pagnin) (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 3:27-35

27-35 Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ, and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving. Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples of Christ to choose any of their ways. These truths may be despised by the covetous and luxurious, but... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 3:27-35

Warning Against Evil v. 27. Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, to whom it belongs by reason of his need, whether he really deserves it or is so destitute that he can no longer help himself, when it is In the power of thine hand to do it. v. 28. Say not unto thy neighbor, Go and come again, and tomorrow I will give, thus putting him off and discouraging him, when thou hast it by thee. Cf James 2:15-Nehemiah :. v. 29. Devise not evil against thy neighbor, by meditating upon... read more

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