E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 20:1
Wine. Hebrew. yayin. See App-27 . is. Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6 . mocker = scoffer. strong drink. Hebrew. shekar. App-27 . IV raging = a brawler. is deceived = erreth. Hebrew. shagah = to go astray. See note on Proverbs 11:18 . Not the same word as in Proverbs 20:17 . is not wise. Illustrations: Noah (Genesis 7:1 . Compare Pro 9:20 , Pro 9:21 ); Nabal (1 Samuel 25:36 ); Elah (1 Kings 16:8-10 ); Ben-hadad (1 Kings 20:16-21 ); Ephraim (Isaiah 28:7 ); Belshazzar, &c. (Daniel... read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 20:1-30
Honesty (20:1-30)Wise people will not become drunkards, will not needlessly anger those in authority, will avoid quarrelling and will work to support themselves (20:1-4). They will also have the ability to draw out the deepest feelings and intentions of those with whom they deal (5). Many people boast of their loyalty but few practise it. To live honestly is the best way to guarantee a good future for one’s children (6-7). A king learns by experience to discern between right and wrong in cases... read more