proverbs-29:12-20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked are multiplied - That, in the multiplication of the wicked transgression is increased, requires no proof; but an important doctrine attaches to this. On this account wicked nations and wicked families are cut off and rooted out. Were it not so righteousness would in process of time be banished from the earth. This will account for many of the numerous instances in which whole families fail. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision - My old MS. Bible, following the Vulgate, translates: Whan prophecye schal failen, the peple schal ben to scatered. Where Divine revelation, and the faithful preaching of the sacred testimonies, are neither reverenced nor attended, the ruin of that land is at no great distance. But he that keepeth the law, happy is he - Go how it may with others, he shall be safe. So our Lord: "Blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it." read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:12

All his servants are wicked. The ruler is willing to be deceived, and does not care to hear the truth, so his servants flatter and lie to him, and the whole atmosphere is charged with unreality and deceit. Qualis rex, talis grex . Ecclesiastes 10:2 , "As the judge of the people is himself, so are his officers; and what manner of man the ruler of the city is, such are all that dwell therein." Claudian, ' IV . Cons. Hon.,' 299— " Componitur orbis Regis ad exemplum: nec sic... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:12-17

Government in truth and equity I. THERE MUST BE THE FORCE OF EXAMPLE . ( Proverbs 29:12 .) Especially in regard to truthfulness. Nothing is more easily caught than an example of untruthfulness, evasion, hypocrisy. Servants' manners reflect their masters' characters. The more conspicuous the station, the further the influence of the example extends. II. THERE MUST BE RESPECT TO THE RULER AND JUDGE OF ALL . ( Proverbs 29:13 .) He is no Respecter of... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:13

A variation of Proverbs 22:2 . The deceitful man. This makes no contrast with the poor. "The man of oppressions" ( tekakim ) is the usurer, from whom the poor suffer most wrong and cruelty. The needy man and the rich lender are thrown together in social life. St. Jerome calls them pauper et creditor . Septuagint, "When the creditor and debtor meet together, the Lord maketh inspection ( ἐπσκοπὴν ) of both." The Lord lighteneth both their eyes. Both rich and poor, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:13

(See homily on Proverbs 22:2 .)—C. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:14

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor (comp. Proverbs 16:12 ; Proverbs 20:28 ; Proverbs 25:5 ). Inflexible fidelity to duty is intended—that perfect impartiality, which dispenses justice alike to rich and poor, uninfluenced By personal or social considerations. His throne shall be established forever. Being founded on righteousness, it shall pass on to his descendants for many generations (comp. Jeremiah 22:3 , etc.). The LXX ; pointing differently, have, "His throne shall be... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof give wisdom to the young. The former denotes bodily correction, what we call corporal punishment; the latter, discipline in words, rebuke administered when any moral fault is noticed. The idea here enunciated is very common in this book (see Proverbs 10:1 , Proverbs 10:13 ; Proverbs 13:24 ; Proverbs 23:13 ). But a child loft to himself bringeth his mother to shame. The verb translated "left" ( שָׁלַח , shalach ) is used in Job 39:5 of the wild ass left... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15-17

(See homily on Proverbs 13:24 .)—C. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:16

When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth. The verb rabah is used in both parts of the sentence, and should have been so translated, When the wicked increase , transgression increaseth . Septuagint, "When the godless are many, sins become many." Where the wicked get the upper hand in a community, their evil example is copied, and a lowering of moral tone and a general laxity in conduct prevail (see on Proverbs 29:12 : comp. also Proverbs 29:2 ; Proverbs 28:12 , ... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:12-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:15-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 29:16

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