Proverbs 29:1

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 29:1

Here, 1. The obstinacy of many wicked people in a wicked way is to be greatly lamented. They are often reproved by parents and friends, by magistrates and ministers, by the providence of God and by their own consciences, have had their sins set in order before them and fair warning given them of the consequences of them, but all in vain; they harden their necks. Perhaps they fling away, and will not so much as give the reproof a patient hearing; or, if they do, yet they go on in the sins for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:1

He that being often reported hardeneth his neck ,.... Or "a man of reproofs" F4 איש תוכחות "vir increpationum", Vatablus, Montanus, Mercerus, Gejerus; "vir correptionum", Piscator, Michaelis; "vir redargutionum", Schultens. ; either a man that takes upon him to be a censurer and reprover of others, and is often at that work, and yet does those things himself which he censures and reproves in others; and therefore must have an impudent face and a hard heart a seared conscience and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:1

Hardeneth his neck - Becomes stubborn and obstinate. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:1

He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck; literally, a man of reproofs— one who has had a long experience of rebukes and warnings. Compare "a man of sorrows" ( Isaiah 53:3 ). The hardening of the neck is a metaphor derived from obstinate draught animals who will not submit to the yoke ( Deuteronomy 10:16 ; Jeremiah 2:20 ; Jeremiah 27:8 ). Christ calls his yoke easy, and bids his followers to bear it bravely ( Matthew 11:29 . etc.). The reproofs may arise from the Holy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:1

Hardened under reproof I. REPROOF MAY RE REJECTED . It is not violent and compulsory correction. We have free wills, and God does not destroy our wills in order to reform our conduct, for he only delights in voluntary obedience; but he sends warnings and chastises us as his children. This treatment should lead to repentance. Still, it is addressed to our reason, our conscience, our affections. Pharaoh repeatedly rejected Divine reproofs, when he refused to let the Hebrews go after... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:1

The doom of obduracy There are four stages which conduct to spiritual ruin. I. HUMAN DISLOYALTY . Man is found (or finds himself) at enmity with God; he does not reverence, love, honour, serve, him. He owes everything to his Maker and Preserver and generous Benefactor; but he has not paid his great debt, and now he is estranged in spirit, and his life is one of disloyalty and rebellion. II. DIVINE SUMMONS TO RETURN . God is saying, "Return unto me, and I will return unto... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:1-7

Private morality and the public weal I. TRUTHS OF PERSONAL CONDUCT . 1 . The obstinate offender and his doom . ( Proverbs 29:1 .) The repeated complaint against Israel was that they were a "stiff-necked people." Self-willed, haughty, persistent, defying rebuke and chastisement, is the habit described. It invites judgment. "When lesser warnings will not serve, God looks into his quiver for deadly arrows." They who will not bend before the gentle persuasions of God's Holy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 29:1

Proverbs 29:1. He that being often reproved Who having received frequent reproofs from wise and good men, and perhaps also chastisements from God; hardeneth his neck Remains incorrigible, and obstinately persists in those sins for which he is reproved and corrected; shall suddenly be destroyed Is in danger of falling, and that on a sudden, into utter and irreparable ruin. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:1-27

Authority with justice (29:1-27)Many themes that we have already met in Proverbs are repeated in this section: stubbornness, good and bad government, family values, prostitution, justice, flattery, cunning and concern for the poor (29:1-7). Scoffers are more than just fools; they are trouble-makers. They are not open to reason and cannot control their temper (8-11).Unjust rulers oppress innocent citizens, and the rich persecute the poor, but good and bad alike receive the blessings that God... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 29:1

often reproved, &c. Illustrations: Antediluvians (Genesis 6:0 , 1 Peter 3:20 . 2 Peter 2:5 .Luke 17:26 , Luke 17:27 ): Pharaoh (Exodus 7:13 , Exodus 7:14 ; Exodus 8:15 ; Exodus 10:1 , Exodus 10:20 , Exodus 10:27 ). read more

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