Proverbs 27:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

Note, 1. It is a great folly to be extravagant in praising even the best of our friends and benefactors. It is our duty to give every one his due praise, to applaud those who excel in knowledge, virtue, and usefulness, and to acknowledge the kindnesses we have received with thankfulness; but to do this with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, to be always harping on this string, in all companies, even to our friend's face, or so as that he may be sure to hear it, to do it studiously, as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice ,.... So as not only to be heard by him, but by others; who is extravagant in his praises and commendations of him; who exceeds all bounds of modesty, truth, and decency; who affects pompous words, and hyperbolical expressions; and shows himself to be a real sycophant and flatterer, having some sinister end to serve by it; rising early in the morning ; lest any should be before him, and get the benefit he seeks by his flattery; or as if he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:14

He that blesseth his friend - He who makes loud and public protestations of acknowledgments to his friend for favors received, subjects his sincerity to suspicion; and remember the Italian proverb elsewhere quoted: - "He who praises you more than he was wont to do, has either deceived you, or is about to do it." Extravagant public professions are little to be regarded. 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 27:14

He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning. What is meant is ostentatious salutation, which puts itself forward in order to stand well with a patron, and to be beforehand with other servile competitors for favour. Juvenal satirized such parasitical effusion ('Sat.' 5.19)— " Habet Trebius, propter quod rumpere somnum Debeat et ligulas dimittere, sollicitus, ne Tots salutaris jam turba peregerit orbem, Sideribus dubiis, aut illo tempore, quo se ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

Insincerity in friendship The picture is that of one who indulges in the noisy ostentation of friendship, without having the reality of it at his heart. I. EXCESS IN PRAISE OR BLAME IS TO BE GUARDED AGAINST . Luther shrewdly observes, "He who loudly scolds, praises; and he who excessively praises, scolds. They are not believed because they exaggerate." Too great praise is half blame. Language should be used with sobriety and temperance. II. INSINCERITY IS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

(See homily on Proverbs 25:20 .)—C. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:14

Proverbs 27:14. He that blesseth his friend That saluteth, praiseth, or applaudeth him to his face, as the manner of flatterers is; with a loud voice That both he and others may be sure to take notice of it; rising early in the morning To perform this office, to show his great forwardness and diligence, and zeal in his service; which was the custom of the Romans afterward, and possibly of some of the Jews at this time. It shall be counted a curse to him His friend will value this... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:2-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:5-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:14

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

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