Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:8
8. As in Proverbs 14:35; Proverbs 16:10; Proverbs 16:15, this is the character of a good king, not of all kings. read more
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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:9
9. The interrogation in the affirmative strengthens the implied negation (compare Job 15:14; Ecclesiastes 7:20). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:10
10. Various measures, implying that some are wrong (compare Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 16:11). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:11
11. The conduct of children even is the best test of principle (compare :-). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:12
12. Hence, of course, God will know all you do (Psalms 94:9). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:13
13. Activity and diligence contrasted with sloth (Proverbs 6:9; Proverbs 10:11). lest . . . poverty—literally, "be deprived of inheritance." read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:14
14. when . . . his way—implying that he goes about boasting of his bargains. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 20:1-30
1. Raging] RV ’a brawler.’ Is deceived] RM ’reeleth.’ It makes a man sneer, quarrel and reel about. 2. Fear] the ’terror’ which he causes. Soul] RV ’life.’4. Read, ’In the autumn.. therefore when he seeketh,’ etc.: the first season begins about October, the second about April. 5. A clever cross-questioner elicits one’s plans. 8. Scattereth away] RM ’winnoweth’ (1 Kings 3:28).9. ’What mortal when he saw,Life’s voyage done, his heavenly Friend,Could ever yet dare tell Him fearlessly:“I have kept... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Proverbs 20:1
XX.(1) Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging—i.e., producing these effects in those who subject themselves to their power. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 20:7
7. The conduct of good men proclaims their sound principles. God's covenant and their good example secure blessing to their children (Proverbs 4:26; Psalms 112:1; Psalms 112:2). read more