Proverbs 24:19 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:19-20

Here, 1. He repeats the caution he had before given against envying the pleasures and successes of wicked man in their wicked ways. This he quotes from his father David, Ps. 37:1. We must not in any case fret ourselves, or make ourselves uneasy, whatever God does in his providence how disagreeable soever it is to our sentiments, interests, and expectations, we must acquiesce in it. Even that which grieves us must not fret us; nor must our eye be evil against any because God is good. Are we... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:19

Fret not thyself because of evil men ,.... Because of their outward prosperity and worldly happiness, any more than rejoice at their adversity; neither do the one nor the other; where the one prevails, the other does also; by the frequent repetition of this advice, it looks as if this evil is what good men are prone to, and which was very common in Solomon's time, and in the time of his father David, from whom he seems to have borrowed these words, Psalm 37:1 ; see Proverbs 23:17 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:17-29

The ignobler and the nobler spirit (See homily on Proverbs 20:22 .) There can be no question at all, for the testimony of human history is everywhere and at all times the same, as to— I. OUR DISPOSITION UNDER SIN , IN VIEW OF OUR ENEMIES . These two passages indicate it. It is both passive and active. 1 . A disposition to rejoice at their discomfiture; to exult in the secret places of the soul when we hear of their failure, of their defeat, or even of their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19

Fret not thyself because of evil men (comp. Proverbs 24:1 and Psalms 37:1 ). The verb ( charah ) means "to burn," "to be angry;" so here we may render, "Be not enraged on account of evil doers." The anger would arise on account of the apparent inequitable distribution of blessings. St. Jerome has, Ne contendas cum pessimis; Septuagint, "Rejoice not over ( ἐπὶ ) evildoers." Neither be thou envious at the wicked; i . e . do not fancy that their prosperity is to be desired,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19

A needless trouble I. THERE IS TEMPTATION TO BE DISTRESSED AT THE PROSPERITY OF BAD MEN . 1 . It is unjust . This was an ancient source of perplexity and trouble of mind. While good men often suffer, bad men are often exceptionally free from the world's ills. This pains us as a frightful discord in the psalm of life. It raises doubts as to the presence, or the power, or the justice of God. If the just Lord is in our midst and is almighty to rule, why does he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19-20

A warning against envying the prosperity of the wicked. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19-22

Religion fortifies the heart against envy I. THE TEMPTATION TO ENVY THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED . It is very marked in the Old Testament. It is a common temptation. For we look at the outside of man's condition, and are deceived by illusions. A pirate's venal in the distance, a mansion built and inhabited by infamy, are beautiful objects of aesthetic contemplation. So it is that the show and bravery of success master our senses. II. THE ANTIDOTE TO THESE ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:19-20

Proverbs 24:19-20. Fret not thyself because of evil men For their present impunity, or good success. For there shall be no reward to the evil man All his hopes and happiness shall quickly and eternally perish, and he shall have no share in those solid felicities, and blessed recompenses of another life, which thou shalt enjoy. Therefore thou hast no reason to envy him. The candle of the wicked shall be put out All their comfort and glory shall cease. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

Godly and ungodly citizens (24:1-34)In contrast to the destructive schemes of the wicked are the constructive acts of the wise. A life built by wisdom is likened to a strongly built and richly furnished house (24:1-4). Wisdom gives people real strength and success, but folly gives them nothing worthwhile, not even sensible words that can benefit their fellow citizens (5-7). (In ancient times the place where citizens liked to gather was the open area just inside the city gate; v. 7. There they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:19

Fret not = Chafe not thyself. Compare Psalms 37:1 , Psalms 37:7 , Psalms 37:8 . evil men = evil-doers. Compare Psalms 37:1 , Psalms 37:7 , Psalms 37:8 . Same word as in Proverbs 24:8 . envious = excited. the wicked = lawless ones. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:19-20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:17-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19-22

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:19-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:19

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