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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 27:9-10

Here is, 1. A charge given to be faithful and constant to our friends, our old friends, to keep up an intimacy with them, and to be ready to do them all the offices that lie in our power. It is good to have a friend, a bosom-friend, whom we can be free with, and with whom we may communicate counsels. It is not necessary that this friend should be a relation, or any way akin to us, though it is happiest when, among those who are so, we find one fit to make a friend of. Peter and Andrew were... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:10

Thine own friend, and thy father's friend forsake not ,.... Who have been long tried and proved, and found faithful; these should be kept to and valued, and not new ones sought; which to do is oftentimes of bad consequence. Solomon valued his father's friend Hiram, and kept up friendship with him; but Rehoboam his son forsook the counsel of the old men his father's friends and counsellors, and followed the young mien his new friends, and thereby lost ten tribes at once. Jarchi interprets... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:10

Thine own friend - A well and long tried friend is invaluable. Him that has been a friend to thy family never forget, and never neglect. And, in the time of adversity, rather apply to such a one, than go to thy nearest relative, who keeps himself at a distance. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:2-21

The praise of man How far we should go in praising others, and in what spirit we should accept their praise, is a matter of no small importance in the conduct of life. I. THE DUTY OF PRAISING OTHERS . "Let another man praise thee" can hardly be said to be imperative so far as he is concerned. But it suggests the propriety of another man speaking in words of commendation. And the duty of praising those who have done well is a much-forgotten and neglected virtue. I. It is the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:5-19

Four services of friendship (And see homily on "Friendship," Proverbs 13:20 .) We have suggested in the nineteenth verse two conditions of friendship: There can be no true friendship where one heart does not answer to another as the face reflected from a mirror answers to that which is before it. Men must be like minded in their principles and sympathies; and they must be sensitive enough to feel with one another and to give back the thoughts which are expressed by one or the other,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:9-10

The praises of friendship I. ITS SWEETNESS . ( Proverbs 27:9 .) It is compared to fragrant unguent and incense ( Psalms 104:15 ; Psalms 133:2 ). It is more delightful to listen to the counsel of a dear friend than sternly to rely on self. It is in human nature to love to see itself reflected in other objects; and the thoughts we approve, the opinions we form, we recognize gladly on another's lips. Talking with a friend is better than thinking aloud. II. TIME - HONOURED ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:10

Another proverb, a tristich, in praise of friendship. It seems to be a combination of two maxims. Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not. A father's friend is one who is connected with a family by hereditary and ancestral bonds; φίλον πατρῷον . Septuagint. Such a one is to be cherished and regarded with the utmost affection. Neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity. The tried friend is more likely to help and sympathize with you than even your... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:10

Proverbs 27:10. Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend Of whose friendship thou hast had long experience; forsake not But betake thyself to him, when thou art in distress, rather than to thy natural brother or kinsman, if he be not also thy friend. For better is a neighbour That is, a friend, such as is mentioned in the beginning of the verse, who hath showed himself to be a true and good neighbour; that is near Namely, in affection; than a brother far off Who is alienated in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

The valuable things of life (27:1-27)Over-confidence, self-praise, stupidity and jealousy must all be avoided (27:1-4). True friends will show the inner love they have for each other by being open and honest with each other. Over-pleasantness may be a sign of a deceitful heart (5-6). Those with many possessions do not find contentment; the poor are more than satisfied if they can get what the rich throw away (7). Among the most priceless of possessions are a happy home and faithful friends... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 27:10

thy father's friend. Illustrations: Hiram (1 Kings 5:1 . Compare Proverbs 27:12 ); Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9:6 , 2 Samuel 9:7 . Compare Proverbs 21:7 ); Rehoboam (1 Kings 12:6-8 ); Joash (2 Chronicles 24:17 , 2 Chronicles 24:18 ; Compare Proverbs 27:22 ). better. See note on Proverbs 8:11 . read more

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