Proverbs 28:25 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:25

Note, 1. Those make themselves lean, and continually unquiet, that are haughty and quarrelsome, for they are opposed to those that shall be made fat: He that is of a proud heart, that is conceited of himself and looks with a contempt upon all about him, that cannot bear either competition or contradiction, he stirs up strife, makes mischief, and creates disturbance to himself and every body else. 2. Those make themselves fat, and always easy, that live in a continual dependence upon God and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife ,.... Or, of a "large heart" F3 רחב נפש "latus animo", Pagninus, Montanus, Tigurine version; "amplus animo suo": Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "latus anima", Mercerus, Cocceius. , or has an enlarged one; not with useful knowledge and understanding, as Solomon had; nor a heart enlarged with love and affection to the souls of men, as the Apostle Paul had; but either has a covetous one, who enlarges its desire as hell, and is never... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:25

Shall be made fat - Shall be prosperous. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-25

(latter part) The source of disturbance and the secret of security We hardly need the pen of the wise man to assure us that— I. SIN MEANS DISTURBANCE TO OUR SOUL . 1 . It is bad enough to be unfortunate ; to suffer from privation or loss. 2 . It is far worse to be guilty . We soon accommodate ourselves to our misfortunes; we readily adjust ourselves to our circumstances, even though these may be very narrow. But sin strikes deep, and its wound lasts long.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:12-28

Hidden manhood The two main truths here taught have been anticipated by a foregoing proverb, viz. the advantage to society of promoting the good; and the injury done by the advancement of the wicked (see Proverbs 11:10 ). But there is a truth suggested by the wise man's language which does not elsewhere appear; he says that when the wicked rise "a man is hidden," that "men hide themselves." The fact here alluded to is clear enough; we have often read, or have frequently observed, that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:24-25

Sins of greed I. THEY MAY LEAD TO UNNATURAL VICES — EVEN THE ROBBERY OF PARENTS . ( Proverbs 28:24 .) The heart must be profoundly corrupted that can sacrifice filial affection on the shrine of the base lust for gain. Theft is not less but more a crime it committed against one's own blood. II. THEY LEAD TO STRIFE . ( Proverbs 28:25 .) They overcome the instinct for justice and social right, and the man becomes an oppressor and a murderer—if not in act,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:25

He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife ( Proverbs 15:18 ; Proverbs 29:22 ); literally, he that is of a wide soul . This may certainly denote pride ( qui se jactat et dilatat , Vulgate), in which case the gnome says that one who thinks much of himself and despises others is the cause of quarrels and dissensions, occasioned by his struggles for pre-eminence and the ill feeling arising from his overbearing and supercilious conduct. Others, and rightly, take the wide soul to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:25

(latter part) and 26 (former part) In whom to trust They who look forward to human life from the sanguine standpoint of youth may see in it little to be afraid about; but they who have reached the latter end of it, and look back upon it, know how much there is in it to give ground for serious apprehension. It is they who are concerned for the young, and who are so devoutly solicitous that these should put their trust in that which will sustain them. There are three principles which... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 28:25

Proverbs 28:25. He that is of a proud heart High-minded, self-conceited, insolent, or ambitious; stirreth up strife Because he is constantly endeavouring to advance and please himself, and hates and opposes all that stand in his way; and because he despises other men, is jealous of his own honour, and impatient of the least slight, affront, or injury; but he that putteth his trust in the Lord Who is mean and vile in his own eyes, and therefore trusts not in himself, but in God only,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:25

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 28:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:12-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 28:25

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