Proverbs 25:24

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 25:24

This is the same with what he had said, Prov. 21:9. Observe, 1. How those are to be pitied that are unequally yoked, especially with such as are brawling and contentious, whether husband or wife; for it is equally true of both. It is better to be alone than to be joined to one who, instead of being a meet-help, is a great hindrance to the comfort of life. 2. How those may sometimes be envied that live in solit 1bf3 ude; as they want the comfort of society, so they are free from the vexation of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:24

It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. See Gill on Proverbs 21:9 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:24

It is better to dwell in a corner - See the note on Proverbs 21:9 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 25:16-27

The wisdom of moderation We can only eat a small quantity of honey; it we go beyond the limit we find out our mistake. Of this, as of all very sweet things, the words of the great dramatist are true, that "a little more than enough is by much too much." This is particularly applicable to that to which it is here referred. I. SELF - PRAISE . We may go a little way in that direction, but not far. If we transgress the narrow bounds allowed, we shall soon find that we have done... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 25:20-25

The inopportune and the acceptable "A man that hath friends must show himself friendly" ( Proverbs 18:24 ). And if we would do this we must be careful to choose our time for speaking the truth to our friends, and must study to do not only the right but the appropriate thing. We must— I. ABSTAIN FROM THE INOPPORTUNE . ( Proverbs 25:20 .) It should require but a very humble share of delicacy to understand that what is very valuable at one time is altogether misplaced and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 25:23-28

Moral invectives I. AGAINST SLANDER . ( Proverbs 25:23 .) Here is a striking picture. Gunning and slanderous habits beget a dark and gloomy expression on the brow; as a homely German proverb says, "He makes a face like three days' rainy weather." The countenance, rightly read, is the mirror of the soul. Without the candid soul the brow cannot be clear and open. If we look into the mirror, we may see the condemnation which nature (that is, God) stamps upon our evil and unholy moods. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 25:24

A repetition of Proverbs 21:9 , taken therefore from the Solomonic collection. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:1-28

25:1-29:27 MORE PROVERBS OF SOLOMONRelations with others (25:1-28)God has no obligation to explain to anyone the reasons for his actions. A king, however, has a duty to his people to investigate the causes of events that affect them, though he need not reveal to them his deepest thoughts (25:1-3). Some advisers to the king may be ungodly or treacherous, and should be removed if the king is to rule righteously (4-5). It is better to wait to be invited to a higher rank than to be boastfully... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 25:24

brawling = wrangling. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 25:24

"It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, Than with a contentious woman in a wide house."This is practically the same proverb as Proverbs 21:9,19. See our comments there. read more

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