2. The fear of a king The dread, terror, which a king inspires in those brought before him. Provoketh him Stirs him up to anger. Sinneth against his own soul Against his life, or himself; forfeits his life. Comp. Proverbs 6:32; Proverbs 8:36; Proverbs 16:14; Proverbs 19:12. read more
3. Cease from Or, keep aloof from, dwell apart from. Every fool will be meddling יתגלע , ( yithgalla’h.) For a similar rendering of a cognate word see Proverbs 17:14; Proverbs 18:1. Zockler reads, “Breaketh forth:” Miller, “Pushes recklessly on:” Stuart, “Involves himself:” Conant, “Gets angry.” Compare Proverbs 19:11. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.Meddling — Is always ready to begin strife, and obstinate in the continuance of it. read more