Proverbs 29:18 ESV

Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 29:18

29:18 {d} Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.(d) Where there are not faithful ministers of the word of God. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:1-27

This FIFTH SECTION now has similarities to the fourth, but carries us further, for if the fourth stresses mainly the testing of ways and walk. This dwells more upon results, that is the recompenses of a true Divine government. What is sown will also be reaped, and this is to be a most sobering consideration as regards our entire conduct. The first verse vividly declares this principle: "He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." ... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:1-27

This division of the book is introduced in the first verse of chapter 25, as the “proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, copied out.” What these words mean it is difficult to say, except in the general sense that the teachers of Hezekiah’s period selected and gathered together wise sayings that had been written, or handed down orally in previous generations. They may have been those of Solomon only, and yet his name may be attached to them simply because they were now... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 29:1-27

A Stiffnecked People, Etc. Proverbs 29:0 Men hardened their necks against the yoke of God, which is described by Jesus Christ in Matthew 11:29 , Matthew 11:30 . Those who thus harden their necks shall be destroyed; that is to say, shall be shattered or dashed to pieces like a potter's vessel that cannot be put together again. This shattering shall be final "without remedy." Nothing more can be done for the man than has been done by the process of frequent and affectionate reproof. By "reproof"... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 29:14-18

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established forever. The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. I pause over this last verse, to remark, that by... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 29:18

Prophecy, by the urim, or by the mouth of prophets, who were in great power and estimation, 3 Kings i. 24., and xii. 23., and 2 Paralipomenon xxv. 6., and xxviii. 8. (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "There shall be none to explain the law to the impious nation." (Haydock) --- When pastors are wanting, all goes to ruin, 1 Corinthians xi. 4. (Ven. Bede) (Calmet) read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 29:15-27

The Source of Evil Shown v. 15. The rod and reproof, properly and judiciously administered to a child, give wisdom, lay the foundation for the attainment of true morality; but a child left to himself, without proper discipline, left to his own will, bringeth his mother to shame, whose foolish indulgence is often to blame for the degeneration of her children. v. 16. When the wicked are multiplied, when they are in the majority in a community or state, transgression increaseth, for not only... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 29:1-27

d) Against stubbornness and insubordinationChap. 291 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neckshall suddenly be destroyed and without remedy.2 When the righteous increase the people rejoice,but when a wicked man ruleth the people mourn.3 He that loveth wisdom maketh his father glad,but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.4 The king will establish the land by judgment,but a man (fond) of bribes destroyeth it.5 A man who flattereth his... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 29:1-27

Verse Proverbs 29:2. The sentiment of this proverb often recurs. On the surface it hardly appears to be true. To observe long issues is to be convinced of the absolute accuracy of the sentiment. Verse Proverbs 29:8. A fine motto for engraving on the walls of the Foreign Office of any nation. Verse Proverbs 29:13. That is to say, all intelligence is a divine gift, whether it be used in righteousness or in wickedness. Sin is always the prostitution of a God-given power to base purposes. Verse... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Proverbs 29:1-27

The Way of the Righteous Proverbs 29:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The time when God shall say "it is enough." Our verse, as a whole, reads thus: "He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." Can you see written all over this verse, the voice of God saying, "Cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground"? Can you not read all through this verse, God's order, "Let the sickle fall"? He has pleaded, and pleaded often. He has reproved time and... read more