Proverbs 21:23-24

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 21:23

Note, 1. It is our great concern to keep our souls from straits, being entangled in snares and perplexities, and disquieted with troubles, that we may preserve the possession and enjoyment of ourselves and that our souls may be in frame for the service of God. 2. Those that would keep their souls must keep a watch before the door of their lips, must keep the mouth by temperance, that no forbidden fruit go into it, no stolen waters, that nothing be eaten or drunk to excess; they must keep the... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 21:24

See here the mischief of pride and haughtiness. 1. It exposes men to sin; it makes them passionate, and kindles in them the fire of proud wrath. They are continually dealing in it, as if it were their trade to be angry, and they had nothing so much to do as to barter passions and exchange bitter words. Most of the wrath that inflames the spirits and societies of men is proud wrath. Men cannot bear the least slight, nor in any thing to be crossed or contradicted, but they are out of humour,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:23

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue ,.... Guards the one and bridles the other; is careful of what he says, that it is truth, and without dissimulation and guile; and is not injurious to the characters of men, and is not offensive and provoking; who abstains from ill and wrathful language, and which tends to stir up wrath and contention. Aben Ezra distinguishes between the mouth and tongue, and interprets it, that keeps his mouth from eating, that is, immoderately and intemperately; and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name ,.... He shall be called a proud fool, a haughty fellow, a scornful blockhead; he shall get himself an ill name, and be treated with contempt; who dealeth in proud wrath ; whose pride shows itself in wrathful expressions and actions; who is proud and passionate in all his dealings with men, and who as it were makes a trade of pride and passion: to none is this character more applicable than to antichrist, the man of sin, that sits in the seat of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:21-23

The wise and the loving life I. IT IS AN ARDENT ENTHUSIASTIC LIFE . ( Proverbs 21:21 .) Literally, he who hunts after justice and love will find life, righteousness, and honour. So in other figures—of hungering and thirsting, of digging eagerly for hid treasures, etc.—the earnest enthusiasm of the true life is depicted. II. IT IS A LIFE OF PRESENT POSSESSION AND ENJOYMENT . So in the New Testament ( Romans 3:26 ; Galatians 3:21 ). III. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:23

We have had similar maxims before ( Proverbs 13:8 and Proverbs 18:21 , where see notes). He keepeth his mouth, who knows when to speak and when to be silent; and he keepeth his tongue, who says only what is to the purpose. We have all heard the proverb, "Speech is silver, silence is gold." One who thus takes heed of his words, keepeth his soul from troubles. The troubles ( angores, Vulgate) are such as these—remorse for the evil occasioned, distress of conscience, vexation and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. (For "scorner" ( לץ ), the esprit fort, the freethinking sceptic of Solomon's day, see notes on Proverbs 1:22 and Proverbs 14:6 .) The verse is better translated, A proud, arrogant man, scoffer is his name, who worketh in superfluity of pride . עֶבְרָה ( ebrah ), translated "wrath," denotes also want of moderation, excess, presumption (see note on Proverbs 11:23 ). The proverb explains the meaning of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:24-26

The process of vice I. VICES HANG TOGETHER LIKE THE LINKS OF A CHAIN . ( Proverbs 21:24 .) Contempt is born of pride, wrath of contempt, and from wrath scoffing and manifold injuries. II. IDLENESS LIES IN CLOSE AFFINITY TO MANY VICES . ( Proverbs 21:25 , Proverbs 21:26 ). We have here a brief anatomy of idleness. It is wishing without corresponding exertion. The idle man would rather sit still and starve than set his hand or head to painful toil.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 21:24

Proverbs 21:24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name, &c. Instead of that respect and glory, which he seeks by such a practice, he shall be branded with the title and imputation of an arrogant and scornful person; who dealeth in proud wrath Who, in the conduct of his affairs and dealings in the world, is not governed by reason and justice, but by his own pride and passions. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 21:1-31

God at work in people’s lives (21:1-31)As God directs the course along which a stream flows, so he guides the decisions of national rulers according to his plan (21:1). God knows people’s motives and he will not accept their sacrifices if their thoughts and actions are wrong (2-4). Prosperity that comes through diligence is a fitting reward, but prosperity that comes through greed, lying and violence is a deadly trap (5-8). Some people make life unpleasant for those who live in the same house,... read more

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