Proverbs 27:1-13 ASV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:11

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad ,.... That is, show thyself to be a wise man by thy words and actions; endeavour to get a good share of wisdom and knowledge, and make a good use of it, and that will rejoice my heart; as nothing more gladdens the heart of a parent than the wisdom and prudent behaviour of his son; see Proverbs 10:1 ; that I may answer him that reproacheth me ; with begetting a foolish son, or a wicked man; or making him such by ill examples; or through neglect of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man foreseeth the evil ,.... See Gill on Proverbs 22:3 ; or "seeth the evil" F6 ראה "videns", V. L. Tigurine version, Piscator; "vidit", Pagninus, Montanus; "videt", Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Schultens. ; the evil of sin, as it is contrary to the nature, will, and law and abominable in his sight; and not only the evil of gross actions of sin, but of indwelling lust; and such an one, who is wise to that which is good, sees the sad work sin has made in the world, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:13

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. See Gill on Proverbs 20:16 , where the same proverb is, and is expressed in the same words as here. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:1

Boast not thyself of to-morrow - See note on James 4:13 , etc. Do not depend on any future moment for spiritual good which at present thou needest, and God is willing to give, and without which, should death surprise thee, thou must be eternally lost; such as repentance, faith in Christ, the pardon of sin, the witness of the Holy Spirit, and complete renovation of soul. Be incessant in thy application to God for these blessings. My old MS. Bible translates thus: Ne glorie thou into the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth - We have a similar proverb, which illustrates this: "Self-praise is no commendation." read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:4

Who is able to stand before envy? - The rabbins have a curious story on this subject, and it has been formed by the moderns into a fable. There were two persons, one covetous and the other envious, to whom a certain person promised to grant whatever they should ask; but double to him who should ask last. The covetous man would not ask first, because he wished to get the double portion, and the envious man would not make the first request because he could not bear the thoughts of thus... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:5

Open rebuke is better than secret love - Plutarch gives an account of a man who, aiming a blow at his enemy's life, cut open an imposthume, which by a salutary discharge saved his life, that was sinking under a disease for which a remedy could not be found. Partial friendship covers faults; envy, malice, and revenge, will exhibit, heighten, and even multiply them. The former conceals us from ourselves; the latter shows us the worst part of our character. Thus we are taught the necessity of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:8

Is a bird that wandereth from her nest - Leaving her own brood, places of retreat, and feeding-ground behind, and going into strange countries, where she is exposed to every kind of danger. So is the man who leaves his family connections and country, and goes into strange parts to find employment, better his circumstances, make a fortune, etc. I have seen multitudes of such wanderers from their place come to great misery and wretchedness. God's general advice is, "Do good, and dwell in the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:9

Ointment and perfume - Anointing the head and various parts of the body with aromatic oil is frequent in the East, and fumigating the beards of the guests at the conclusion of an entertainment is almost universal; as is also sprinkling rose-water, and water highly ordoriferous. Two of the curious vessels which are used for this purpose are now before me; they hold some quarts each, and are beautifully inlaid with silver in the form of sprigs, leaves, etc. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:10

Thine own friend - A well and long tried friend is invaluable. Him that has been a friend to thy family never forget, and never neglect. And, in the time of adversity, rather apply to such a one, than go to thy nearest relative, who keeps himself at a distance. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 27:10

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