The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:5
(See homily on Proverbs 27:5 , Proverbs 27:6 .)—C. read more
Proverbs 29:5-8 Asv
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare ( Proverbs 12:13 ). The snare is that the sinner is caught and held fast by his sin, and cannot escape, as he knows nothing of repentance, and has no will to cast off evil habits ( Proverbs 24:16 ). (For "snare," comp. Proverbs 18:7 ; Proverbs 20:25 ; Proverbs 22:25 .) Septuagint, "For a man sinning there lies a great snare." But the righteous doth sing and rejoice. The antithesis is not very obvious. It may mean that the good... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:7
Considereth the cause; recognizes the claims, and, as the word din implies, supports them at the seat of judgment (comp. Job 29:12 , Job 29:16 ; Psalms 82:3 , etc.). Septuagint, "A righteous man knows how to judge for the poor." The wicked regardeth not to know it. This is a clumsy translation; it means, pays no attention so as to become fully acquainted with its details and bearings. But the words signify rather, as in the Revised Version margin, "understandeth not knowledge" ( ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:7
(See homily on Proverbs 19:17 .)—C. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men bring a airy into a snare. "Men of derision" ( Isaiah 28:14 ) are those who despise and scoff at all things great and high, whether sacred or profane (see on Proverbs 1:22 ). These are the persons who raise rebellion in a country and excite opposition to constituted authority. The rendering of יָפִיתיּ , "bring into a snare," as in the Authorized Version, is supported by some of the Jewish versions and commentaries; but the more correct rendering is "blow into a blaze,... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:8
Scornful men The evil of a contemptuous treatment of life and duty is to be seen in many relations. Let us consider some of them. I. SCORN FOR THE PEOPLE . This was the temper of the old monarchical and aristocratic systems. The mischief of it was seen in the explosion of the French Revolution. The "dim multitude" cannot be treated as so much chaff of the threshing floor. The nation is the people. The first interest of the nation is the welfare of the great bulk of the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:8-10
The senselessness of scorn, etc Here is a triplet of truths we may gather from these three texts. I. THE SENSELESSNESS OF SCORN . ( Proverbs 29:8 .) To be of a scornful spirit, to bestow scornful looks, to use scornful language,—this is gross folly. 1 . It is utterly unbecoming . Not one of us is so removed above his fellows as to be entitled to treat with entire disregard what they may have to say or what they propose to do. 2 . The wisest men , and even the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:8-11
Dishonourable passions Such is the designation given by St. Paul (see Revised Version of the New Testament, Romans 1:26 , etc.) to the various workings of the evil leaven in the soul. Here is a description of some of these "lusts." I. SCOFFING . ( Proverbs 29:8 .) Set on fire of hell, it inflames others, disturbs the peace of communities, produces failures and tumults in public life. But wisdom calms, and turns all things to the best. The scoffer, the malevolent critic of... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 29:5-6
Proverbs 29:5-6. A man that flattereth his neighbour That praiseth, or applaudeth, another in a sinful state or practice; spreadeth a net for his feet Kills him under a pretence of kindness; is an occasion of his sin, and consequently of his destruction, which possibly he might design to accomplish by that means. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare His sin will bring him to dreadful horrors and certain ruin. But the righteous doth sing and rejoice Because he hath... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:5
A man that flattereth his neighbour ; says only what is agreeable, applauds his words and actions indiscriminately, and makes him think too well of himself he is no true friend (see Proverbs 28:23 ). Spreadeth a net for his feet; his stops ( Proverbs 26:28 ; Job 18:8 , etc.). If a man listens to such flattering words, and is influenced by them, he works his own ruin; self-deceived, he knows not his real condition, and accordingly makes grievous disaster of his life. The LXX . gives... read more