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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches. This is taken by some ('Speaker's Commentary') to mean the glory of the wise man, the fame and splendour which surround him, constitute his wealth; but it is better to interpret it thus: Riches are an ornament to a wise man; they enhance and set off his wisdom in the eyes of others, enable him to use it to advantage, and are not the snare which they might be because they are employed religiously and profitably for the good of others. Ecclesiastes 7:11 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:25

A true witness delivereth souls ( Proverbs 14:5 ; Proverbs 12:17 ). A true witness saves persons who are in danger owing to false accusation or calumny; saves lives; "saves from evils," says the Septuagint. But a deceitful witness speaketh lies, and therewith endangers lives. Literally, He who breatheth out lies is deceit ; he is a personification of fraud, dominated and informed by it; it has become his very nature. "Falsehood is the devil's daughter, and speaks her father's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence. The fear of God casts out all fear of man, all despairing anticipations of possible evil, and makes the believer confident and bold. St. Gregory ('Moral.,' 5:33), "As in the way of the world fear gives rise to weakness, so in the way of God fear produces strength. In truth, our mind so much the more valorously sets at naught all the terrors of temporal vicissitudes, the more thoroughly that it submits itself in fear to the Author of those same... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:1

Proverbs 14:1. Every wise woman buildeth her house By her care, industry: diligence, and prudent management, she improves, and raises her family and estate. So the phrase is used Exo 1:21 ; 2 Samuel 7:11; Psalms 127:1. He speaks of the woman, not exclusively of the man, of whom this is no less true, but because the women, especially in those times, were very industrious in managing their husbands’ estates. But the foolish plucketh it down with her hands By her negligence, idleness, ill... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:2

Proverbs 14:2. He that walketh in his uprightness Whose conversation is sincerely godly and righteous; feareth the Lord Hath a due regard and reverence for the Lord, from which all true piety and virtue flow; but he that is perverse in his ways That cares not what he does, so he may but satisfy his own lusts and passions; despiseth him Plainly declares that he does not fear him, but lives in a profane contempt of him, and of his commands and threatenings, which is the very source of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:3

Proverbs 14:3. In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride “Fools often bring upon themselves, by their ungoverned tongues, the correction due to their crimes,” and especially to their pride and arrogance; but the lips of the wise shall preserve them From that rod. Wise men are careful of their words, that they may not offend, much more that they may not abuse, the meanest person, and hereby they remain in safety. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:4

Proverbs 14:4. Where no oxen are, the crib is clean The crib and stable may be easily kept clean where there are few or no oxen: but there is so much advantage arising from tilling the ground, that it is better to have a litter with plenty of oxen, than to have great neatness without them. Some think this is spoken of those who boast much of constant neatness about their houses, &c., which, at the same time, shows they carry on but little business. For where there is much business done,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:6-7

Proverbs 14:6-7. A scorner A proud, self-conceited, and profane person; seeketh wisdom and findeth it not Because he doth not seek it aright, namely, sincerely, earnestly, and seasonably, and in a constant and diligent use of all the means which God hath appointed to that end; and with an honest intention of employing his knowledge in the service of God, and for the furtherance of true religion. But knowledge is easy unto him That is, is plain, and easily attained by him; that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:8

Proverbs 14:8. The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way It consists not in vain speculations, nor in a curious prying into other men’s matters, much less in subtle arts of deceiving others, but in a diligent study of his own duty, and of the way to true and eternal happiness; but the folly of fools is deceit The wit of ungodly men, which, though they account it their wisdom, is really their folly, is employed only in finding out ways of overreaching and deceiving others, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:9

Proverbs 14:9. Fools make a mock at sin Wicked men, here meant by fools, please and divert themselves with their own and other men’s sins, which is a high offence to God and all good men. Or, as others render the clause, excuse, or cover sin; they sin against God or men, and then justify or extenuate their sins, which is to double the iniquity. Possibly the Hebrew of this clause, אולים יליצ אשׁם , may be rendered, Sin deludes, or makes a mock of, fools, or sinners; that is, exposes... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 14:26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:6-7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 14:9

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