Proverbs 10:29

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 10:29-30

These two verses are to the same purport with those next before, intimating the happiness of the godly and the misery of the wicked; it is necessary that this be inculcated upon us, so loth are we to believe and consider it. 1. Strength and stability are entailed upon integrity: The way of the Lord (the providence of God, the way in which he walks towards us) is strength to the upright, confirms him in his uprightness. All God's dealings with him, merciful and afflictive, serve to quicken him... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:29

The way of the Lord is strength to the upright ,.... Who are upright in heart and life; who have the uprightness or righteousness of Christ imputed to them, and right spirits renewed in them; in consequence of which they walk uprightly, Proverbs 10:9 . To these "the way of the Lord is strength"; both the way which he himself takes, and the way which he prescribes and directs his people to walk in: the way in which he walks in providence towards them is the strength of them; he is their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 10:29

The way of the Lord is strength - In the path of obedience the upright man ever finds his strength renewed; the more he labors the stronger he grows. The same sentiment as that in Isaiah 40:31 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

The service of speech, etc "Man is a talking animal," we say. But if we are distinguished from the brute creation by the mere fact of speech, how truly are we divided from one another by the use we make of that human faculty! To what height of worthiness one man may rise, and what inestimable service he may render, but to what depth of wrong another man may fall, and what mischief he may work, by the use of his tongue! I. THE SERVICE OF SPEECH . "By our words" we may do great... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:27-32

Impression by tautology These verses contain mostly iterations of maxims already delivered (on Proverbs 10:27 , see on Proverbs 3:2 ; Proverbs 9:11 ; on verse 28, see on verse 24; Proverbs 11:7 ). That religion is a protector to the man of good conscience, while overthrow awaits the ungodly, again brings out an often expressed thought with emphasis ( Proverbs 10:30 ; see on Proverbs 10:25 ; Proverbs 3:21 ). Proverbs 10:31 , Proverbs 10:32 again contrast the speech of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 10:29

The way of the Lord; i.e. the way in which he has commanded, men to walk—the way of his commandments ( Psalms 25:12 ; Psalms 119:27 ), that which the Pharisees confessed that Christ taught ( Matthew 22:16 ). The Septuagint renders, "the fear of the Lord," which practically gives the meaning. Or "the Lord's way" may be his moral government of the world. Strength ; better a fortress ( Proverbs 10:15 ). Doing his simple duty, a good man is safe; for, as St. Peter says, "Who is he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 10:29-30

Proverbs 10:29-30. The way of the Lord Either, 1st, The course of his providence in the government of the world: or rather, 2d, The way of God’s precepts, commonly meant by that expression in the Scriptures; is strength to the upright Gives them strength, support, and protection. But destruction Hebrew, מחתה , terror, or consternation, and destruction consequent thereupon; shall be to the workers of iniquity They shall not only not inherit the earth, though they lay up treasure in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 10:1-32

10:1-22:16PROVERBS OF SOLOMONThe proverbs in this section are usually written in a simple two-line form, each proverb usually being equal to one verse in our Bible. Although the editor of the book has in parts brought together proverbs dealing with a similar subject or principle, each proverb must be considered by itself.Clearly there is not enough space in a commentary of this size to explain each separate proverb. Readers will gain most benefit from Proverbs by reading it over a period (for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 10:29

the upright = an upright one. destruction = ruin. Illustrations: Saul ( 1Ch 10:13 , 1 Chronicles 10:14 . 1 Chronicles 11:3 ); Jeroboam (1 Kings 14:7-11 .Isaiah 50:11; Isaiah 50:11 ). iniquity. Hebrew. 'aven. App-44 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 10:29

"The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity."The inherent enmity between good and evil appears here. This truth is quite comprehensive. Devotion to God and the service of holy religion in Christ, "Are for the righteous a strong protection and a safe retreat";[28] but God's ultimate purpose is that of casting evil out of his universe. There is absolutely no way that wickedness can win. read more

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