Proverbs 28:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:7

Note, 1. Religion is true wisdom, and it makes men wise in every relation. He that conscientiously keeps the law is wise, and he will be particularly a wise son, that is, will act discreetly towards his parents, for the law of God teaches him to do so. 2. Bad company is a great hindrance to religion. Those that are companions of riotous men, that choose such for their companions and delight in their conversation, will certainly be drawn from keeping the law of God and drawn to transgress it,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:7

Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son ,.... That observes the law of God; for, though he cannot perfectly keep it, yet he delights in it after the inward man; and with his spirit serves it, from a principle of love, in faith, and with a view to the glory of God, without mercenary and sinister ends. Such a man enjoys peace, and has a reward "in" though not "for" keeping the commands of it; so that it is his wisdom to observe it; and he may be truly called a wise man, Deuteronomy 4:6 ; Or... 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 28:6-12

The moral quality of life Nothing we can touch, no relation we can enter into or observe, but has its moral bearing. This, indeed, is the great lesson, in hundredfold iteration, of this book. I. POVERTY WITH INNOCENCE , WEALTH WITH PERVERSITY . ( Proverbs 28:6 .) Whatever be the compensations of poverty in a lower point of view, most men would vote for riches if they had the opportunity at the price of all its inconveniences, and we need to be reminded that he who would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:7

Whoso keepeth the Law is a wise son . "Law" is torah , as Proverbs 28:4 ; but it seems here to include not only the Decalogue, but also the father's instruction and commands. Such an obedient and prudent son brings honour and joy to a parent's heart (see Proverbs 10:1 ; Proverbs 29:3 ). He that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father; literally, he that feedeth , hath fellowship with , gluttons ( Proverbs 23:20 ). The son who herds with debauchers, and wastes... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

Selfish ambition (28:1-28)A bad conscience makes a person a coward, but a clear conscience gives a person courage (28:1). Some characteristics of a corrupt society are instability in the government, exploitation of fellow citizens (even among the poorer classes), lawlessness, reversal of moral standards, injustice and greed. In spite of this, some will always remain true to God (2-7).Even those who are religious may be guilty of exploiting the poor and misleading the upright, but their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:7

wise = intelligent. Hebrew. binah. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . shameth . Compare Proverbs 29:15 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:7

"Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son, But he that is a companion of gluttons shameth his father.""Again, the Law here is the Torah (the Pentateuch) and seems also to include the directions and commandments of one's father. An obedient and prudent son brings joy and honor to his father (Proverbs 10:1; 29:3). The son who herds with debauchers, and wastes his substance in riotous living brings shame and insults upon his father."[12]Deane recommended the Septuagint here: "A wise son keeps the law,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:7

7. (Compare :-). riotous men—or, "gluttons" (Proverbs 23:20; Proverbs 23:21). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 28:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:6-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 28:7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 28:1-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 28:7

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 28:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 28:7

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