Proverbs 24:27 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

This is a rule of prudence in the management of household affairs; for all good men should be good husbands, and manage with discretion, which would prevent a great deal of sin, and trouble, and disgrace to their profession. 1. We must prefer necessaries before conveniences, and not lay that out for show which should be expended for the support of the family. We must be contented with a mean cottage for a habitation, rather than want, or go in debt for, food convenient. 2. We must not think of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

Prepare thy work without ,.... As Solomon did for the building of the temple; timber and stones were prepared, hewed, squared, and fitted for the building before brought thither, 1 Kings 5:18 ; or diligently attend to thy business without doors, whatever it is, that thou mayest provide for thyself and family the necessaries and conveniences of life, which are in the first place to be sought after; and make it fit for thyself in the field ; let nothing be wanting in managing the affairs... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 24:27

Prepare thy work without - Do nothing without a plan. In winter prepare seed, implements, tackle, geers, etc., for seed-time and harvest. 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 24:23-34

Part V . A SECOND COLLECTION , forming a second supplement to the first Solomonic book, and containing further "words of the wise." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:26-29

Just conduct to our neighbour I. TRUE WITNESS . ( Proverbs 24:26 .) He who gives true and faithful answers—especially in courts of justice—delights, even as the sweetest kiss upon the mouth delights. The poet alludes to the effect upon the ear . The understanding can no more be delighted with a lie than the will can choose an apparent evil. "Strange as it may seem," says one playfully, "the human mind loses truth." We may add, "when passion does not blind the intellect to its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

Prepare thy work without. The proverb enjoins a man to look well to his resources before he undertakes to build a house or to establish a family. "Without" ( chuts ) ( Proverbs 7:12 ; Proverbs 8:26 ); in the fields. Put in due order all immediate work in thy farm. And make it fit for thyself in the field; and get ready for what has to come next. That is, in short, steadily and with due foresight cultivate your land; provide abundant means of subsistence before you attempt to build up... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

The prudence and policy of industry I. ALL LABOUR IS ROOTED IN THE TILLAGE OF THE EARTH . 'Tis thus that bread was first wrung from her—by universal field labour. Our ancestors were all agricultural labourers. All other industry must be fruitless and stop without the action of this spring. It is therefore the part of all prudent and good men to encourage cultivation, to improve the condition of the labourer and the farmer. All honour to the great statesmen of our time... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:27

Proverbs 24:27. Prepare thy work without Use both industry and prudence in the management of thy concerns, and do every thing in the proper order. First, mind those things which are most necessary, cultivating the ground, and furnishing thyself with cattle, and the fruits of the field, which are needful for thy subsistence; and after that thou mayest procure such things as are for ornament and comfort, such as the building of a convenient house. Some, by the house here, understand a ... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 24:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:17-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:23-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:26-29

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:27

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

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