v. 13. Withhold not correction from the child; for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die, that is, the punishment may be bitter, even for the parent, but that fact dare not interfere with the plain duty imposed by the Lord. read more
v. 14. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, with severe punishment, if necessary, and shalt deliver his soul from hell, for the correction will result in blessing to the child, in keeping him from worse transgressions and thus becoming a victim of death in sins. Proverbs 3:27; Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 22:15. read more
c) Warning against greediness, intemperance, impurity, etcChap. 231 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler,consider well him who is before thee,—2 and thou wilt put a knife to thy throatif thou art a gluttonous man.3 Crave not his dainties,for it is deceitful food.4 Labor not to be rich;cease from (this) thine own wisdom.5 Wilt thou look eagerly after it—and it is no longer there?for assuredly it maketh itself wings,as an eagle that flieth toward the heavens.6 Eat... read more
At the seventeenth verse of the previous chapter the section of the Book begins in which the method is slightly changed. While the teaching is still proverbial, it takes the form of longer discourses on general themes. The preacher first appeals to his hearer to listen because of the importance of wisdom already set forth. Then follows a discourse on social responsibilities. The behavior of the wise toward different classes is described. The poor are not to be oppressed. Jehovah is their... read more
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
Proverbs 23:1-Leviticus : . It is possible to take these three verses together as a warning against treachery lurking in the dainties of a royal table. In that case, in Proverbs 23:1 we should render “ consider diligently what ( mg.) is set before thee,” and in Proverbs 23:2 continue, “ For thou wilt put” ( mg.) . But possibly the general interpretation represented by RV is more suitable, and Proverbs 23:3 has come in by error from Proverbs 23:6, where it more naturally belongs. Proverbs 23:4... read more
Speak not in the ears of a fool; cast not away good counsels upon obstinate and incorrigible sinners. We have the same advice given Matthew 7:6. He will despise the wisdom of thy words; he will scornfully reject thy wise and good admonitions. read more
Either to take away their goods; or rather, to possess their lands, as this phrase is used, 2 Samuel 5:6. read more
Their redeemer, Heb. their near kinsman, to whom it belongs to avenge their wrongs, and to recover and maintain their rights, of which see Leviticus 25:25; Numbers 35:12. Thus God is pleased to call himself, to show how much he concerns himself for the relief of oppressed and helpless persons. read more
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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 23:12
v. 12. Apply thine heart unto instruction, paying willing attention to correction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge, those which teach prudence and circumspection. read more