Proverbs 22:28

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 22:28

1. We are here taught not to invade another man's right, though we can find ways of doing it ever so secretly and plausibly, clandestinely and by fraud, without any open force. Let not property in general be entrenched upon, by robbing men of their liberties and privileges, or of any just ways of maintaining them. Let not the property of particular persons be encroached upon. The land-marks, or meer-stones, are standing witnesses to every man's right; let not those be removed quite away, for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:28

Remove not the ancient landmark which thy fathers have set. Or, "the ancient border" or "boundary" F14 גבול עולם "terminum antiquum", Pagninus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Michaelis, Schultens. ; by which lands, estates, and inheritances, were marked, bounded, and distinguished; set by ancestors in agreement with their neighbours; which to remove was contrary to a law, and a curse is denounced upon those that did it, Deuteronomy 19:14 ; and was always reckoned a very... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:28

Remove not the ancient landmark - Do not take the advantage, in ploughing or breaking up a field contiguous to that of thy neighbor, to set the dividing stones farther into his field that thou mayest enlarge thy own. Take not what is not thy own in any case. Let all ancient divisions, and the usages connected with them, be held sacred. Bring in no new dogmas, nor rites, nor ceremonies, into religion, or the worship of God, that are not clearly laid down in the sacred writings. "Stand in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:22-29

Right in social relations I. RELATIONS TO THE POOR . ( Proverbs 22:22 , Proverbs 22:23 .) 1 . Robbery and oppression are a breach of the positive external law ( Exodus 20:15 ), much more of the inward and eternal law written in the heart, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." 2 . The perversion of law and magisterial authority to this end is an aggravation of the offence. It makes the refuge of the poor the market for bribery. 3 . Above all, such oppression... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:28

The first line is repeated at Proverbs 23:10 . (On the sanctity of landmarks, see note on Proverbs 15:25 .) Some of the stones, exhibiting a bilingual inscription, which marked the boundaries of the Levitical city of Gezer, were discovered by Gauneau in 1874. The Septuagint calls the landmarks ὅρια αἰώνια . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:28

Ancient landmarks I. ANCIENT LANDMARKS OF PROPERTY . The stone that divided one man's vineyard from his neighbour's was regarded as a sacred thing, on no account to be touched. This arrangement helped to perpetuate family holdings. It prevented the accumulation of large estates by the wealthy, and the alienation of the land from the poor. It guarded the weak from the oppression of the strong. It was a protection against deceit, error, and confusion. Ahab transgressed the Law in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:28

The ancient landmark The text clearly refers to the ancient division of property by which the land was carefully marked out, and each family had its own proper share. The man who removed these boundaries in his own material interest was simply appropriating what did not belong to him. Perhaps "the removal of the ancient landmark" became a proverbial phrase to signify any serious departure from rectitude. It will be worth while to consider— I. WHAT IS NOT FORBIDDEN IN ' THIS ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 22:28

Proverbs 22:28. Remove not the ancient landmark Whereby the lands of several possessors were distinguished and divided. Do not enrich thyself with the injury of other men: do not invade the rights of others. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 22:17-29

22:17-24:34 SAYINGS OF THE WISEThe correct use of proverbs (22:17-29)In this section the sayings are longer and often cover several verses, whereas in the previous section each verse was usually a separate proverb. The section begins with an appeal to the disciples to listen carefully to the instruction, to memorize it and to put it to practical use. It will strengthen their trust in God and give them the ability to answer correctly anyone who questions them concerning what is right and true... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 22:28

ancient = age-long. landmark = boundary stone. read more

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