Proverbs 29:1-14

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 29:13

13. (Compare :-). deceitful man—literally, "man of vexations," an exactor. the Lord . . . their eyes—sustains their lives (1 Samuel 14:27; Psalms 13:3); that is, both depend on Him, and He will do justice. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 29:14

14. (Compare Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 25:5). Such is the character of the King of kings (Psalms 72:4; Psalms 72:12). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 29:1-27

D. Instructive Contrasts chs. 28-29Most of the proverbs in this section are couplets, and most of them set forth a truth by means of a contrast. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 29:11

"Always" is a poor translation. The idea is that fools customarily vent their feelings ("let it all hang out"), whereas wise individuals control themselves. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 29:13

The poor man is the oppressed, and the oppressor is the rich. They are opposites in this regard. Both owe God their sight and really all the common blessings He bestows on everyone. Giving light to their eyes may mean giving them life (cf. Job 33:30; Psalms 13:3). [Note: Ross, p. 1114.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:1-27

Kings and Fathers3. Cp. the prodigal son (Luke 15). 6. His transgression is the snare which catches and ruins him. 9. If a wise man has a lawsuit with a fool the latter will exhibit the most diverse moods, but one thing he will not do, and that is to listen quietly. 10. RM ’But the upright care for his soul.’12. They argue that truth does not pay. 13. To the poor and ’the oppressor’ (RV), to all classes alike, God gives the light of life (Psalms 13:3; Psalms 38:10). 17. ’Better the child weep... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 29:1

XXIX.(1) Hardeneth his neck.—And will not bear the “easy yoke” of God. (Comp. Matthew 11:29-30.)Shall suddenly be destroyed.—Literally, shattered, like a potter’s vessel that cannot be mended (Jeremiah 19:11; Isa. xxx 14).And that without remedy.—For what more can be done for him, if he has despised God’s warnings? (Comp. Hebrews 6:4, sqq.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 29:3

(3) Whoso loveth wisdom . . .—This verse is illustrated by the parable of the prodigal son (see Luke 15:0). read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 29:4

(4) By judgment.—Upright decisions.He that receiveth gifts.—To pervert justice (Proverbs 15:27). read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 29:6

(6) In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare.—For he knows not how by repentance to escape God’s wrath.But the righteous doth sing and rejoice.—Being assured of God’s mercy to those who repent, lie rejoices because his conscience is clear, and the “peace of God” (Philippians 4:7) keeps his heart. read more

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