He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.A former — He shews whom he meant by the foolish, verse6, even scorners and wicked men, and presses his last advice of forsaking them because there was no good, but hurt to be got from them. read more
WISDOM MAKETH A FEAST AND INVITETH GUESTS, Proverbs 9:1-12, The discourse on wisdom is continued, (Proverbs 9:1-12.) This heavenly wisdom is never separated in thought for a moment from virtue and piety. Though not exactly identical with virtue and piety, inasmuch as it is more comprehensive, these qualities are included in it, and make a principal part of it. (Proverbs 9:10.) It was contrary to the royal preceptor’s idea that any man could be wise who neglected his obligations to God and man.... read more
7. Reproveth Correcteth. A scorner This seemingly abrupt transition is like that in Proverbs 1:24, where see note. It probably implies a dramatic pause, in which certain things, readily imagined, are supposed to have taken place; namely, the acceptance of the invitation by some, the rejection of it, with contempt and scorn, by others. Hence the severe reflections that follow on the one hand, in this verse and the next, and the commendations and consoling ones on the other, in Proverbs... read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 9:7
Proverbs 15:12, Genesis 19:8, Genesis 19:9, 1 Kings 18:17, 1 Kings 21:20, 1 Kings 22:24, 1 Kings 22:27, 2 Chronicles 24:20-Song of Solomon :, 2 Chronicles 25:15, 2 Chronicles 25:16, 2 Chronicles 36:16 Reciprocal: 2 Kings 18:36 - held their peace 2 Chronicles 16:10 - wroth Proverbs 3:34 - he scorneth Proverbs 11:20 - upright Proverbs 12:1 - he that Proverbs 13:1 - but Proverbs 23:9 - Speak Isaiah 36:21 - General Amos 5:10 - hate Matthew 7:6 - that Matthew 21:46 - they sought Luke 3:19 - ... read more