Provérbios 17:8-15 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:12

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man. The Syrian bear was once common throughout Palestine; it is now found in but few localities, such as the hills of Hermon and Lebanon, and in the hills east of the Jordan, the destruction of wood and forest having deprived these animals of the shelter necessary to their existence. The ferocity of the bear when deprived of its young had become proverbial (see 2 Samuel 17:8 ; Hosea 13:8 ; Hart, 'Animals of the Bible,' 28, etc.). Rather than a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:13

Whoso rewardeth evil for good. This was David's complaint of the churlish Nabal ( 1 Samuel 25:21 ). Ingratitude shall surely he punished. Evil shall not depart from his house . Terribly has the ingratitude of the Jews been visited. They cried in their madness, "His blood be on us and on our children!" and their punishment is still going on. Injunctions on this subject are frequent in the New Testament (see Matthew 5:39 ; Romans 12:17 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 ; 1 Peter 3:9 ). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water. The small rift in the bank of a reservoir of water, if not immediately secured, is soon enlarged and gets beyond control, occasioning widespread ruin and destruction; so from small and insignificant causes, which might at first have been easily checked, arise feuds and quarrels which extend in a wide circle, and cannot be appeased. Palestine was largely dependent upon its reservoirs for the storage of water, perennial springs being of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:14

The beginning of strife. I. STRIFE MAY HAVE A SMALL BEGINNING . It is not necessary to intend great mischief if a quarrel is to be started. One word of an unfriendly character may be enough to mar the peace of brethren. A single act of unkindness may be the beginning of discord, provoking retaliation, and so originating a long continued state of war. A quarrel may arise among very insignificant persons. It may be concerned with very unimportant questions. It may appear as a very... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:14

The growth of strife Experience shows us that— I. STRIFE IS A GROWTH . It is as when one letteth out water; first it is the trickling of a few drops, then a tiny rill, then a stream, etc. So with strife; first it is a disturbing thought; then it becomes a warm or a hot feeling; then it utters itself in a strong, provoking word which leads to an energetic resentment and response; then it swells into a decided, antagonistic action; then it grows into a course of opposition, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:15

He that justifieth —in a forensic sense, declares righteous, acquits— the wicked, etc. Two forms of the perversion of justice are censured, viz. the acquittal of a guilty person and the condemnation of an innocent one (comp. Proverbs 24:24 ; Isaiah 5:23 ). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:8

Proverbs 17:8. A gift is as a precious stone, &c. “A gift is so tempting that it can no more be refused than a lovely jewel can, by him to whom it is presented; and such is its power, that it commonly prevails over all men, despatches all business, carries all causes; and, in a word, effects whatsoever a man desires.” Bishop Patrick. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:9

Proverbs 17:9. He that covereth a transgression That passes by and buries in oblivion a transgression that hath been committed against himself; or that concealeth, as far as he may, other men’s faults against their friends or neighbours; seeketh love Takes the best course to preserve friendships and to make himself universally beloved; but he that repeateth a matter Who rakes up that fault again, and objects it afresh when it was forgotten; or that publishes and spreads it abroad; ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:10

Proverbs 17:10. A reproof entereth more into a wise man Penetrates deeper into the mind of an ingenuous person, and produces a greater reformation in him, than a hundred stripes will do for the amendment of an obstinate fool. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:11

Proverbs 17:11. An evil man seeketh only rebellion Seeketh nothing but his own will; and being so refractory that he hath shaken off all reverence for God and his governors, he is wholly bent upon mischief, and cannot be reclaimed; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him Some dreadful judgment or other, as a messenger from God; angels, God’s messengers, shall be employed as ministers of justice against him, Psalms 78:49. Satan, the angel of death, and the messengers of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 17:15

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 17:11

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