Proverbs 26:23-26

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 26:1-28

This division of the book is introduced in the first verse of chapter 25, as the “proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, copied out.” What these words mean it is difficult to say, except in the general sense that the teachers of Hezekiah’s period selected and gathered together wise sayings that had been written, or handed down orally in previous generations. They may have been those of Solomon only, and yet his name may be attached to them simply because they were now... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 26:1-28

Observations About Fools, Etc. Proverbs 26:0 Small birds, such as sparrows, are made for wandering, and the swallow is formed for flying, going where it pleases, and yet in both instances the flying amounting to little or nothing: so the curse causeless that is to say, a curse spoken without reason shall not come to any deadly effect; that is to say, it shall not reach the object towards which it was directed, it shall be but as a passing shadow and not as a crushing burden. Seed thrown upon... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 26:10-28

The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets. As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. The sluggard is... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 26:23

Dross. Hence the proud will be detested, and appear contemptible. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 26:24

Lips. He will speak of what he hates much. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 26:26

Deceitfully. Hebrew, "in desolation." He will cringe, but when he finds an opportunity, he will discover his evil designs. (Calmet) read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 26:17-28

Concerning Busybodies v. 17. He that passeth by and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, becoming excited over a dispute which is really none of his business, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears, deliberately provoking trouble for himself. v. 18. As a madman who casteth fire-brands, or fiery darts, arrows, and death, deadly missiles of all kinds, v. 19. so is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, using craft against him, deliberately hurting him with bitter speeches, and saith,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 26:1-28

2. Various Warnings, viz.:a) Against dishonorable conduct,(especially folly, sloth and malice)Chap. 261 As snow in summer and rain in harvest,so honor befitteth not the fool.2 As the sparrow flitting, as the swallow flying,so the curse undeserved: it cometh not.3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass,and a rod for the fool’s back.4 Answer not a fool according to his folly,lest thou be like him.5 Answer a fool according to his folly,lest he become wise in his own... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 26:1-28

Verse Proverbs 26:2. Therefore, if the heart knows that a curse is unjust it may rest in the certainty that it cannot harm. Verses Proverbs 26:3-12. In this group of proverbs the fool is the subject. The true method of dealing with him is that of chastisement. Caution is needed in answering him lest his folly be shared; and, on the other hand, lest he be not reproved. The fool is not to be trusted. A parable of a fool is useless. Give a fool honor, and it is to offer it where it is useless.... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 26:1-28

A Collection Of Solomon’s Proverbs (Proverbs 10:1 to Proverbs 29:27 ). Solomon’s presentation of The Book of Proverbs has followed the pattern of much Wisdom literature. This commenced with the initial heading detailing the details of the author and his purpose in writing (Proverbs 1:1-7), continued with a Prologue which laid the foundation for what was to follow (Proverbs 1:8 to Proverbs 9:18), and was then followed by the body of the work introduced by one or more subheadings. In Solomon’s... read more

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