hoary head, &c. Illustrations: Jacob (Genesis 47:9 ; Genesis 48:1 , &c.); Samuel (1 Samuel 12:2-4 ; 1 Samuel 25:1 ); Barzillai (2 Samuel 19:32 , 2 Samuel 19:37 ); Elisha (2 Kings 13:14 ); Jehoiada (2 Chronicles 24:15 , 2 Chronicles 24:16 ). read more
the mighty = a mighty one. than he that taketh a city. Illustration: Je-hoshaphat (1 Kings 22:3 , 1 Kings 22:4 . Even if the city had been taken, which it was not). read more
lot = stone. See next note. lap = bosom (Proverbs 17:23 ; Proverbs 21:14 ). The reference is to the bag of the ephod, in which were the two stones by which Jehovah gave true judgment or decision. See notes on Exodus 28:30 . Numbers 26:55 . Illustrations: Haman (Esther 3:7 ); Jonah (Jonah 1:7 ); apostles (Acts 1:15-20 ). the whole disposing = its every decision. disposing = judgment. Hebrew. mishpat, as in Numbers 27:21 . read more
"He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteh in Jehovah, happy is he."These clauses are parallel. The man that heeds the Word of God is exactly the same man that trusts in Jehovah. A man can do neither without doing both. "There can be no real blessedness in life without one's trusting in the Lord. Men are so constituted that if their souls are to find rest, they must trust the loving power and wisdom of that Being who is stronger and wiser than themselves."[23] read more
"The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning."The sweetness of the lips should be understood here as a compliment to the teacher who brings learning to another. read more
"Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly."The thought here is that a person who follows the Word of God will avoid many pitfalls in life; but the fool will never learn except by experience. His only correction shall be when his own folly overthrows him. read more
"The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.""The wise mind makes a meaning clear, and to be a master of words is a further advantage."[24] "Good sense makes men judicious in their talk; it adds persuasiveness to what they say."[25] This would be a good motto for salesmen. read more
"Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.""Friendly conversation is agreeable and useful. It relaxes the mind, dispels anxiety, provides information, promotes mutual love and kindness, and enables us to return to life's business with renewed vigor."[26] read more
"There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death."(See comment under Proverbs 14:12). read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 16:28
soweth = sendeth forth. Illustrations: Princes of Ammon (2 Samuel 10:3 ); Ziba (2 Samuel 16:3 ); Chaldeans (Daniel 3:8-13 ); Herodias (Mark 6:19 ). read more