Proverbs 24:20 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 24:20

For there shall be no reward to the evil man ,.... No reward of good things, such as is for the righteous in a way of grace; but he shall have a reward of evil things, a just recompence of reward for his sins: of "no end" F18 אחרית "finis", Pagninus, Vatablus, Baynus, Junius & Tremellius, Mercerus, Gejerus. ; there will be an end of his life in this world, and there will be an end of his prosperity; but, as the Targum is, there will be no "good end" to him; his end will not be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 24:20

For there shall be no reboard to the evil man - אחרית acharith . There shall not be the future state of blessedness to the wicked. See the note on Proverbs 24:14 ; (note). His candle shall be put out; his prosperity shall finally cease, or he shall have no posterity. Some have thought that this text intimates the annihilation of sinners; but it refers not to being, but to the state or condition of that being. The wicked shall be; but they shall not be Happy. 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 24:19-20

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:20

For there shall be no reward to the evil man. He has no happy "future" to expect, as Proverbs 24:14 ; Proverbs 22:18 (where see note). The candle, etc. (see Proverbs 13:9 , where the clause appears). Septuagint, "For the evil man shall have no posterity, and the torch of the wicked shall be quenched." 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 24:20

reward = posterity, or future. candle = lamp. The idiom is used for having no posterity. read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 24:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:17-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:19-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:20

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 24:20

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