Proverbs 22:1-9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:3

A prudent man foreseeth the evil - God in mercy has denied man the knowledge of futurity; but in its place he has given him hope and prudence. By hope he is continually expecting and anticipating good; by prudence he derives and employs means to secure it. His experience shows him that there are many natural evils in a current state, the course of which he can neither stem nor divert: prudence shows him beforehand the means he may use to step out of their way, and hide himself. The simple -... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:5

Thorns and snares - Various difficulties, trials, and sufferings. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go - The Hebrew of this clause is curious: דרכו פי על לנער חנך chanoch lannaar al pi darco , "Initiate the child at the opening (the mouth) of his path." When he comes to the opening of the way of life, being able to walk alone, and to choose; stop at this entrance, and begin a series of instructions, how he is to conduct himself in every step he takes. Show him the duties, the dangers, and the blessings of the path; give him directions how to... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:7

The rich ruieth over the poor - So it is in the order of God, and may be a blessing to both. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:8

He that soweth iniquity - The crop must be according to the seed. If a man sow thistle seed, is it likely he shall reap wheat? If he sow to the flesh, shall he not of the flesh reap destruction? read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 22:9

A bountiful eye - One that disposes him to help all that he sees to be in want; the bountiful eye means the bountiful heart; for the heart looks through the eye. The merciful heart, even when the hand has little or nothing to give, shall be blessed of the Lord. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches . It will be observed that "good" in the Authorized Version is in italics, showing that the epithet is not expressed in the Hebrew, which is simply שֵׁם ( shem ) , "name." But this word carried with it the notion of good repute, as in Ecclesiastes 7:1 ; for being well known implied honour and reputation, while being nameless ( Job 30:8 ) signified not only obscurity, but ignominy and discredit. Hence the versions have ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1

A good name and loving favour Both of these blessings—which, indeed, are closely allied—are here preferred to great riches. It is better to be poor with either than rich with neither. Let us examine the excellence of each of them. I. THE EXCELLENCE OF A GOOD NAME . Why is this rather to be chosen than riches? 1 . Because it is a higher order of good. Wealth is a material thing. The best of it is empty and vain by the side of what is intellectual, moral, or spiritual. It... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1

Riches or reputation Both of these things are good in their way and in their measure. They may be held together, for many wealthy men have enjoyed s good name and much "loving favour." But it is not given to all men to command both of these. A large proportion of rich men have lost their reputation for equity' and humanity by the way in which they have gained their wealth. And they must necessarily be many who are compelled to take and keep their place among the poor. But if only one of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 22:1-5

The general conditions of a good name I. WHAT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ITS FOUNDATION . 1 . Riches . ( Proverbs 22:1 .) Riches have their worth; reputation has its worth; but the latter is of an order altogether different from the former. The former gives a physical, the latter a moral, power. It is right that we should have regard to the opinion of good men. "An evil name shall inherit disgrace and reproach," says Sirach 6:1. And we have, as Christians, clearly to think... read more

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