wisdom. Hebrew. chokma. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . the prudent = a prudent one. See note on "subtil", Genesis 3:1 . is to understand. Not to vainly speculate about it, or to pry into the ways of others. deceit = lying. Hebrew. ramah. See note on Proverbs 11:18 . read more
make a mock. The verb is singular, and probably the plural "fools" means "A great fool makes a mock", &c. sin = guilt. The proper name for the trespass offering. Hebrew. 'asham ( App-44 .) Illustrations: the antediluvians (Luke 17:26 , Luke 17:27 ; 1 Peter 3:20 ); Abner (2 Samuel 2:14-17 ); Haman (Esther 3:13-15 . Est 29:2 ); the Jews (Isaiah 22:13 ). the righteous = upright ones. favour. Those who offer the trespass offering, experience the Divine favour. read more
his own bitterness = the bitterness of his soul (Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 ). Illustrations: Hannah (1 Samuel 1:8-13 ); Joab (2 Samuel 19:5-7 ); the Shunammite (2 Kings 4:27 ); Haman (Esther 5:13 ); Job (Job 3:0 ); Herod (Mark 6:16 ). a stranger = an apostate. Hebrew. zur. See note on Proverbs 2:16 ; Proverbs 5:3 . read more
the wicked = lawless ones. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44 . See notes on Proverbs 14:32 . tabernacle = a-tent, or dwelling. Hebrew. 'ohel. App-40 . Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the dwellers therein. the upright = upright ones (as in Proverbs 14:9 ). read more
seemeth right = is pleasing. It only "seems" right, Illustrations: Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:27-33 ; 1 Kings 14:7-11 . Compare Proverbs 3:7 ); Josiah (2 Chronicles 35:20-24 ); Jews (Acts 13:50 ; John 16:2 . Compare Paul, Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:4-7 , and 1 Timothy 1:13 ). are = is. read more
Proverbs 14:1"Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands."The hands as used here is a synecdoche for the woman's total behavior. This writer remembers a young banker, many years ago, whose wife, in public gatherings, such as receptions, habitually made derogatory remarks about her husband, apparently unaware that she was wrecking his career and her own as well. She was an excellent illustration of the second clause here. "If Laban and Potiphar were... read more
"He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him."This reveals the true reason for all unbelief and anti-religious activity in the whole world. And why is this? "Men have loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil!" (John 3:19). "Those who walk uprightly fear the Lord; but, one who is devious in conduct despises him."[2] This explodes the satanic lie that `intellectual ability,' or `higher education,' or any other... read more
"In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them."We have already had many proverbs which are the equivalent of this; and there are many more. "By thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned" (Matthew 12:37). Toy's translation is: "In the mouth of a fool is a sprig of his pride, but the lips of the wise preserve them."[3] read more
"Where no oxen are, the crib is clean; But much increase is by the strength of the ox."The things that are most desirable always carry with them certain inconveniences. Rearing a family leads to all kinds of obligations, sacrifices, inconveniences and even sufferings and hardships. There's noise where children are, and there's uncleanness in the stall of the ox. This rendition of the second clause stresses the benefit of having oxen, even along with the dirty crib. "Where there is abundant... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 14:7
foolish. Hebrew. kesil . See note on Proverbs 1:7 . Same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:16 , Proverbs 14:33 ; not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:1 , Proverbs 14:3 , Proverbs 14:9 , Proverbs 1:17 , Proverbs 1:18 , Proverbs 1:29 . man. Hebrew. 'ish . App-14 . When thou perceivest not = "And acknowledge not". Hebrew. yada to know, as in verses: Proverbs 14:10 , Proverbs 14:33 , &c. read more