Proverbs 27:13-27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17. Iron sharpeneth iron Iron tools are made sharp, and fit for use, by rubbing them against the file, or some other iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend Quickens his ingenuity, enlivens his affections, strengthens his judgment, excites him to virtuous and useful actions, and makes him, in all respects, a better man. The countenance is here put for the mind or spirit, the state and disposition of which are commonly visible in men’s countenances. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:18

Proverbs 27:18. Whoso keepeth the fig-tree That is, looks after it, and preserves it from suffering by drought, by vermin, or by wild beasts, &c.; shall eat the fruit thereof Shall partake of its pleasant fruit in due time; so he that waiteth on his master That serves him faithfully, prudently, and diligently; shall be honoured Shall receive that respect and recompense which he deserves. He mentions the fig-tree, because such trees abounded in Canaan, and were valued and regarded... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:19

Proverbs 27:19. As in water face answereth to face As the image of a man’s face in the water answers to his natural face who looks into it; or, as in water one man’s face is like another’s, the difference of men’s faces being not there visible; so one man resembles another not only in the regard of the corruption of nature, which is alike in all men, but also with respect to the tempers and dispositions of their minds, wherein likewise they frequently agree. Dr. Grey thinks the verse should... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:20

Proverbs 27:20. Hell and destruction are never full The grave devours all the bodies which are put into it, and is always ready to receive and devour more and more without end; so the eyes of man are never satisfied That is, his desires, which work and discover themselves by his eyes. read more

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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:21

Proverbs 27:21. As the fining-pot for silver Is appointed and used for the trial of silver, and the detection and separation of the dross from it; so is a man to his praise Or, according to his praise: that is, he is known by his praises; either, 1st, By the quality of those who praise and applaud him; and, as they are good or bad, so is he thought to be: or, rather, 2d, By his behaviour under praises, according as he conducts himself either humbly and modestly, with thankfulness to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:22

Proverbs 27:22. Though thou shouldest bray, &c. “The folly and wickedness of some men are so incurable, that though unto reproofs, and chidings, and threatenings, you should add stripes and blows, they would not grow a whit the wiser or better for it.” Not natural, but moral and wilful fools are here intended, who, by long continuance in sin, are hardened and stupified, and so are become incorrigible under all the means of amendment. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:23-24

Proverbs 27:23-24. Be diligent to know the state of thy flock That thou mayest preserve and improve what thou hast, and take care that thy expenses do not exceed thy income. Flocks and herds are here put for all riches and possessions, because anciently they were the chief part of a man’s riches. And look well, &c. Hebrew, שׁית לבךְ , set thy heart, &c. Trust not to thy servants, as many do, but make use of thine own eyes and reason for the conduct of thy affairs, lest thou come... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 27:25-27

Proverbs 27:25-27. The hay appeareth, and the tender grass In their proper seasons. These and the following things are mentioned as further arguments and encouragements to persuade to diligence: God invites thee to it by the plentiful provisions wherewith he hath enriched the earth for thy sake. And herbs of the mountains are gathered Even the most barren parts afford thee their help. The lambs are for thy clothing By their wool and skins, either actually used for thy clothing, or sold... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 27:1-27

The valuable things of life (27:1-27)Over-confidence, self-praise, stupidity and jealousy must all be avoided (27:1-4). True friends will show the inner love they have for each other by being open and honest with each other. Over-pleasantness may be a sign of a deceitful heart (5-6). Those with many possessions do not find contentment; the poor are more than satisfied if they can get what the rich throw away (7). Among the most priceless of possessions are a happy home and faithful friends... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 27:13

stranger = an apostate. Hebrew. zur. See note on Proverbs 2:16 ; Proverbs 5:3 . strange = foreign. See note above. read more

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