箴言 14:16-17 CUVS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 14:16

Note, 1. Holy fear is an excellent guard upon every holy thing, and against every thing that is unholy. It is wisdom to depart from evil, from the evil of sin, and thereby from all other evil; and therefore it is wisdom to fear, that is, to be jealous over ourselves with a godly jealousy, to keep up a dread of God's wrath, to be afraid of coming near the borders of sin or dallying with the beginnings of it. A wise man, for fear of harm, keeps out of harm's way, and starts back in a fright when... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 14:17

Note, 1. Passionate men are justly laughed at. Men who are peevish and touchy, and are soon angry upon every the least provocation, deal foolishly; they say and do that which is ridiculous, and so expose themselves to contempt; they themselves cannot but be ashamed of it when the heat is over. The consideration of this should engage those especially who are in reputation for wisdom and honour with the utmost care to bridle their passion. 2. Malicious men are justly dreaded and detested, for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:16

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil ,.... He fears God, and is careful not to offend him; wherefore he departs from sin, stands at a distance from it, abstains from all appearance of it; being influenced by the goodness and grace of God unto him, he fears the Lord and his goodness, and therefore avoids all occasions of sinning against him: his motive is not merely fear of punishment, as Jarchi, but a sense of goodness; and now, as it is through the influence of divine fear that men... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:17

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly ,.... A man that is quick and short, of a hasty spirit, and presently discovers anger and resentment in his face; he says and does many foolish things, which he afterwards is sorry for, and repents, and is ashamed of; and he is to be pitied and forgiven; and a man of wicked devices is hated ; one that hides his anger, covers his resentment, contrives schemes to revenge himself, and waits an opportunity to put them in execution, is justly hateful... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 14:16

A wise man feareth - He can never trust in himself, though he be satisfied from himself. He knows that his suffiency is of God; and he has that fear that causes him to depart from evil, which is a guardian to the love he feels. Love renders him cautious; the other makes him confident. His caution leads him from sin; his confidence leads him to God. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 14:17

He that is soon angry - אפים קצר ketsar appayim , "short of nostrils:" because, when a man is angry, his nose is contracted, and drawn up towards his eyes. Dealeth foolishly - He has no time for reflection; he is hurried on by his passions, speaks like a fool, and acts like a madman. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:8-19

The understanding of one's way I. THE GENERAL PRINCIPLE . ( Proverbs 14:8 .) To note, to observe, to take heed to one's way, is the characteristic of the man who is prudent for time and wise for eternity. And, on the contrary, the very principle of folly is self-deception—to be followed in turn by a terrible awakening to sobriety and recognition of the truth (comp. Psalms 7:15 ; Job 4:8 ). The right way is illustrated both positively and negatively. II. SOME PARTICULAR ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:16

A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil ( Proverbs 22:3 ). In Proverbs 3:7 we had, "Fear the Lord, and depart from evil;" but here the idea is different. A wise man fears the evil that lurks in everything, and examines and ponders actions by the standard of religion, and is thus saved from many evils which arise from hastiness and inadvertence. The fool rageth, and is confident ( Proverbs 21:24 ; Proverbs 28:26 ). The fool easily falls into a rage, and has no control over... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:17

He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly. The contrast to the irascible, passionate man is seen in the man slow to anger ( Proverbs 14:29 ; Proverbs 15:18 ). Such a one, in his haste and passion, does things which in calmer moments he must see are foolish and ridiculous. Says Euripides ('Hyp.,' Fragm.)— ἔξω γὰρ ὀργῆς πᾶς ἀνὴρ σοφώτερος "Wiser is every man from passion freed." "Be not angry," says the Talmud, "and you will not sin." Cato, 'Dist.,' 1:37— " Ipse tibi... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:17-29

(See homily on Proverbs 16:32 .)—C. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 14:16

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 14:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 14:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 14:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 14:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:8-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:17-29

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