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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:7

The full soul loatheth an honeycomb . For "loathes" the Hebrew is literally "treads upon," "tramples underfoot," which is the expression of the greatest disgust and contempt; or it may mean that the well-fed man will not stoop to pick up the comb which may have dropped in his path from some tree or rock. But whichever way we take it, the same truth is told—Self-restraint increases enjoyment; over-iudulgence produces satiety, fatigue, and indolence. Horace, 'Sat.,' 2.2, 38— " Jejunus raro... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:7

Superabundance and scarcity We have here— I. A FAMILIAR FACT OF OUR PHYSICAL NATURE . Those who are well fed become very choice and dainty, while those who "lack bread" are thankful for the coarsest food. There are thousands of the sons and daughters of luxury whose appetite can hardly be tempted; for them cookery has to be developed into one of the fine arts, and nothing is palatable to their exquisite taste but delicacies. Living within five minutes' walk of their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:7-8

The blessing of contentment I. THE CONTENTED MIND . ( Proverbs 27:7 .) "Enough is as good as a feast;" "Hunger is the best sauce." To know when we are well off is the cure for the canker of envy and discontent. Deprivation for a time teaches us the need of common blessings. The good of affliction is that it brings us nearer to God; and of poverty of spirit, that it is never without food. II. THE EVIL OF RESTLESSNESS . ( Proverbs 27:8 .) "The rolling stone gathers no... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:8

As a bird that wandereth from her nest. Jerome's avis transmigrans conveys to us a notion of a migratory bird taking its annual journey. But the idea here is of a bird which leaves its own nest either wantonly or from some external reason, and thereby exposes itself to d so comfort and danger (comp. Isaiah 16:2 ). So is a man that wandereth from his place ; i . e . his own home (comp. Ecclesiasticus 29:21, etc; and 36:28 in Vet. Lat; " Quis credit ei qui non habet nidum, et... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:8

A bird wandering from her nest Let us consider first in what respects a man may be said to be wandering from his place, and then how the evil of this condition may be illustrated by the metaphor of a bird wandering from its nest. I. HOW A MAN MAY WANDER FROM HIS PLACE . 1 . He may leave the work he is suited for . There is no reason why a man should not endeavour to rise in the social scale. Christianity does not consecrate any system of caste. But there are works... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:8

(See homily on Proverbs 27:23-27 .)—C. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:9

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart. (For the use of unguents in the honourable treatment of guests, see Proverbs 7:16 , etc.; Proverbs 21:17 .) Similarly, perfumes prepared from spices, roses, and aromatic plants were employed; rooms were fumigated, persons were sprinkled with rose water, and incense was applied to the face and beard, as we read ( Daniel 2:46 ) that Nebuchadnezzar ordered that to Daniel, in recognition of his wisdom, should be offered an oblation and sweet odours... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:9-10

The praises of friendship I. ITS SWEETNESS . ( Proverbs 27:9 .) It is compared to fragrant unguent and incense ( Psalms 104:15 ; Psalms 133:2 ). It is more delightful to listen to the counsel of a dear friend than sternly to rely on self. It is in human nature to love to see itself reflected in other objects; and the thoughts we approve, the opinions we form, we recognize gladly on another's lips. Talking with a friend is better than thinking aloud. II. TIME - HONOURED ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:7

Proverbs 27:7. A full soul A man whose appetite, or desire, is fully satisfied; loatheth a honey-comb The most delicious meats; but to the hungry every bitter thing is sweet Hunger makes a man relish the most distasteful food, while full stomachs loathe the most delightful. The design of this proverb is to show the inconvenience that oftentimes attends upon plenty, and the advantage of poverty, that the rich may learn moderation, and the poor content. “Poverty,” says Bishop Patrick,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:8

Proverbs 27:8. As a bird that wandereth from her nest That flies very much abroad from place to place, whereby she is exposed to all the arts of fowlers, and to birds of prey; so is a man that wandereth from his place That, through vanity or lightness, changes the place of his abode or his calling; the ill effects whereof have been frequently observed. The LXX. read, Like as a bird is taken when it leaves its nest, so is a man reduced to servitude when he quits his habitation. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:7-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 27:9-10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:8

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