Proverbs 15:30-33

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:32

Despiseth his own soul - That is constructively; for if the instruction lead to the preservation of life and soul, he that neglects or despises it throws all as much in the way of danger as if he actually hated himself. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord - See note on Proverbs 1:7 . Much is spoken concerning this fear; It is the beginning of wisdom. It is also the beginning of knowledge. It is the instruction of wisdom. Wisdom derives its most important lessons from the fear of God. He who fears God much, is well taught. And before honor is humility - That is, few persons ever arrive at honor who are not humble; and those who from low life have risen to places of trust and confidence, have been remarkable for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:24-33

Religion and common sense What is religion without common sense? Fanaticism, extravagance, and folly. What is common sense without religion? Dry, bald, uninspired and uninspiring worldliness. What are they united? The wisdom of both worlds, the wisdom of time and of eternity. Let. us look at some of their combined teachings. I. TEACHINGS OF COMMON SENSE . 1 . To avoid danger and death. ( Proverbs 15:24 .) This is obvious enough, but, unguided by religion, prudence may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:30

The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart ( Proverbs 16:15 ). The beaming glance that shows a pure, happy mind and a friendly disposition, rejoices the heart of him on whom it is turned. There is something infectious in the guileless, joyful look of a happy man or child, which has a cheering effect upon those who observe it. The LXX . makes the sentiment altogether personal: "The eye that seeth what is good rejoiceth the heart." A good report (good tidings) maketh the bones fat; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:31

The ear that heareth (hearkeneth to) the reproof of life abideth among the wise ( Proverbs 6:23 ). The reproof, or instruction, of life is that which teaches the true way of pleasing God, which is indeed the only life worth living. The ear, by synecdoche, is put for the person. One who attends to and profits by such admonition may be reckoned among the wise, and rejoices to be conversant with them. Wordsworth finds a more recondite sense here: the ear of the wise dwells, lodges, passes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:32

This verse carries on and puts the climax to the lesson of the preceding. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; "hateth himself," Septuagint; commits moral suicide, because he does not follow the path of life. He is like a sick man who thrusts away the wholesome medicine which is his only hope of cure. He that heareth (listeneth to) reproof getteth understanding ; literally, possesseth a heart, and therefore does not despise his soul, but "loves it" ( Proverbs 19:8 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; that which leads to and gives wisdom (see Proverbs 1:3 , Proverbs 1:7 , etc.; Proverbs 9:10 ). 'Pirke Aboth,' 3.26, "No wisdom, no fear of God; no fear of God, no wisdom. No knowledge, no discernment; no discernment, no knowledge." Before honour is humility ( Proverbs 18:12 ). A man who fears God must be humble, and as the fear of God leads to wisdom, it may be said that humility leads to the honour and glory of being wise and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:30

Proverbs 15:30. The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart, &c. “In the same manner that the sensible light rejoices a sound eye, and diffuses its pleasure through the whole soul, so a good reputation gives pleasure, and contributes to the health of the body. The wise man frequently advises his disciple to labour for a good reputation: see Proverbs 10:7; Proverbs 22:1. He often proposes to him human motives, and reasons of private interest, to incline him to virtue and his own good: weak... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:31-33

Proverbs 15:31-33. The ear that heareth the reproof of life The man that hearkens to and delights in that reproof and good counsel which lead to life; abideth among the wise He will thereby be made wise, and be esteemed one of that number: or rather, he seeks and delights in the company and conversation of the wise, by whom he may be admonished; as, on the contrary, fools, who hate reproof, avoid and abhor the society of wise men and reprovers, Amos 5:10. He that refuseth instruction... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

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