箴言 29:24-25 CUVS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

See here what sin and ruin those involve themselves in who are drawn away by the enticement of sinners. 1. They incur a great deal of guilt: He does so that goes partner with such as rob and defraud, and casts in his lot among them, Prov. 1:11 The receiver is as bad as the thief; and, being drawn in to join with him in the commission of the sin, he cannot escape joining with him in the concealment of it, though it be with the most horrid perjuries and execrations. They hear cursing when they... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

Here, 1. We are cautioned not to dread the power of man, neither the power of a prince nor the power of the multitude; both are formidable enough, but the slavish fear of either brings a snare, that is, exposes men to many insults (some take a pride in terrifying the timorous), or rather exposes men to many temptations. Abraham, for fear of man, denied his wife, and Peter his Master, and many a one his God and religion. We must not shrink from duty, nor commit sin, to avoid the wrath of man,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

Whoso is partner with a thief ,.... That robs and steals, and raises away another man's property; which to do is sinful and contrary to the law of God, and punishable by it; and so it is to join with him in the theft, or to devise, or consent unto it; or to receive the stolen goods, or to hide and conceal them; or to hide the thief, or the theft, and not declare them; see Psalm 50:18 . Such an one hateth his own soul ; that is, he is not careful of it, he is not concerned for its... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare ,.... Either that which is subjectively in man; not a divine fear, or the fear of God, that grace which is put into the heart, for that leads to no snare, but tends to life; but a human fear, a servile one, a distrust of the power and providence, grace and goodness, of God, which has torment in it; which brings into bondage, and into many distresses and difficulties, and is opposed to trust in the Lord: or objectively, which has man for its object; a fear of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:24

Hateth his own soul - נפשו naphsho , his life, as the outraged law may at any time seize on and put him to death. He heareth cursing - אלה alah , the execration or adjuration, (for all culprits were charged, as before God, to tell the truth), יגד ולא velo yagpid , but He will not tell It. He has no fear of God, nor reverence for an oath, because his heart is hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare - How often has this led weak men, though sincere in their general character, to deny their God, and abjure his people! See the case of Peter; and learn from this, O reader, that where the mighty have been slain, thou wilt fall, unless thou call on the Strong for strength, and for courage to use it. Be not ashamed of Jesus nor of his people, nor of his cross. Glory in this, that thou knowest him, art joined to them, and art counted worthy to bear it. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul. The accomplice of a thief puts his own safety in danger. This is explained by what follows: He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not ; better, he heareth the adjuration , and telleth not . This refers to the course of proceeding defined by Le Proverbs 5:1 , and intimated in 17:2 . When a theft was committed, the person wronged or the judge pronounced an imprecation on the thief and on any one who was privy to the crime, and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24-27

Prevalence in alliance with religion I. PRUDENCE AND RELIGION ARE EVER IN HARMONY . There can be no divorce between them. We are not placed between cross lights here. What intelligent regard to self prescribes, God's Law commands. Approach the facts of life from these two opposite sides, travel by either of these two paths, they meet at last in duty, in safety, in peace, and salvation. II. SOME EXAMPLES OF THIS HARMONY . 1 . All dishonesty or complicity... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare. He who, through fear of what man may do to him, think or say of him, does what he knows to be wrong, lets his moral cowardice lead him into sin, leaves duty undone,—such a man gets no real good from his weakness, outrages conscience, displeases God. See our Lord's words. Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe ( Proverbs 18:10 ). Such trust carries a man safe through all dangers; fearing to offend God, living as always under his eye, he feels... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man I. THE FEAR . 1 . In what it consists . This fear is a dread of the disfavour of man, and its hurtful results. It may take various forms. (1) Fear of human authority. Thus, in days of persecution, the weak shrink from martyrdom. Wrongs are often permitted for fear of the consequences of agitating against them. 2 . How it originates . II. ITS SNARE . 1 . The deception of it . 2 . The fatality of it . This fear brings a snare. It... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:25

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