Proverbs 19:18. And let not, &c.— But suffer not thyself to be transported to cause him to die. The LXX read, Chasten thy son, so shall he be hopeful; but be not raised in thy wrath to the provocation of him. See Colossians 3:21. read more
18. (Compare Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 23:13). let not . . . spare—literally, "do not lift up thy soul" (Psalms 24:4; Psalms 25:1), that is, do not desire to his death; a caution to passionate parents against angry chastisement. read more
If a parent does not discipline his child while there is hope of correcting him, he is really, though perhaps not consciously, willing for him to die. The child’s folly will lead to his death if his parents do not curb it with discipline. [Note: Whybray, The Book . . ., p. 110.] Some parents allow their children to go astray out of neglect. "Discipline" (Heb. yasser) includes chastisement as well as instruction."Better the child is corrected by a parent than by a law enforcement officer in a... read more
1. Fool] read, ’rich’ (Proverbs 28:6). 2. Read, ’Also, desire without knowledge,’ etc. Desires must be controlled by knowledge. The hasty in action will miss his mark. ’While the discreet advise, the fool doth his business.’3. Perverteth] RV ’subverteth.’ It is his own fault, yet he blames God for it. 6. Great nobles and great donors are always sought after.10. Delight] RV ’delicate living.’ He cannot appreciate refinement. Slaves have often risen to great power in the East: the danger is that... read more
(18) And let not thy soul spare for his crying.—Or, but set not thy soul on his destruction. Do not go so far as to kill him in thy zeal for his good, or despair of his amendment. (Comp. Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21.) It may also signify “do not let him perish for want of chastisement,” as Proverbs 23:13 is also explained. read more
CHAPTER 20HUMAN FREEDOM"The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against the Lord."- Proverbs 19:3THERE is such a valuable expansion and commentary on this proverb in the book of Ecclesiasticus that it seems worthwhile to quote it in full: "Say not, it is through the Lord that I fell away, for the things He hates thou shalt not do. Say not, it is He that caused me to err, for He has no use for a sinful man. Every abomination the Lord hates, neither is it lovely to those... read more
CHAPTER 19:1-19 Further Proverbs on Personal Instruction One may be poor, but walking in integrity, he is far ahead of him who is perverse in his lips and is a fool. Then we find proverbs about fretting against the Lord; warning against false witness and speaking lies and other matters. We call special attention to Proverbs 19:12 . The King’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion. But his favour is as dew upon the grass. It may be applied to Him who is The Lamb of God and also the Lion of the... read more
In these chapters we have a series of exhortations to a life of godliness expressed in general terms about as follows: 1. Confidence in God as a wise ruler (chap. 16) 2. A disposition of peacefulness and contentment (chap. 17) 3. The virtues of affability, fidelity, and others of a social nature (chap. 18) 4. Humility and meekness (chap. 19) 5. Sobriety, diligence and kindness (chap. 21) 6. Justice, patience, submission (chap. 21) 7. The attainment and preservation of a good name (chap. 22) 8.... read more
Man's Chief Business, Etc. Proverbs 19:0 It might be supposed that by the term "wisdom" some form of intellectual life and energy was signified; then the passage would read, He that is of capacious and brilliant mind, equal to the handling of any difficult mental question, is one who loveth his own soul. That, however, is not the meaning of the word "wisdom." In this connection we are to understand by "wisdom" the heart or the moral nature, and then the passage will read, He that keepeth his... read more
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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 19:18
"Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction."This passage stresses the value of parental discipline of children while there is still time to direct the child in the right way. One of the great sorrows of 20th Century America is the widespread neglect of this duty, the results of which threaten the total ruin of our civilization. "Proverbs 19:18b (the second line) may set a limit to discipline";[12] and in keeping with that interpretation, we have this: "But... read more