Proverbs 27:1"Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth."This is another proverb that receives emphasis in the New Testament (James 4:13ff). See our comment there. read more
1. Do not confide implicitly in your plans (Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 19:21; James 4:13-15). read more
3. Virtues and vices 27:1-22Many of the analogies in this pericope deal with virtues and vices that are characteristic of the wise and the foolish. read more
Sundry Observations. Agriculture4. Envy] a husband’s jealousy is meant (Song of Solomon 8:6). 5, 6. Men ’hide’ (RV) love when they refrain from telling a friend his faults. An enemy will be ’profuse’ (RV) in deceitful kisses: Judas kissed Jesus much (Matthew 26:49; RM). 7. The Spartan king told the tyrant Dionysius that the broth was nothing without the seasoning of fatigue and hunger. 8. ’East, West, hame’s best.’9. Sweetness of disposition is desirable when it arises, not from mere emotion,... read more
XXVII.(1) Boast not thyself of to-morrow.—This is forbidden also in James 4:13, sqq.; but there on the higher ground that it argues a want of submission to the will of Almighty God. This temper of mind, as well as the opposite one of too great anxiety for the morrow (Matthew 6:34), proceed from the same cause, too much dependence upon self, and are only to be met by learning to realise the love of God for His children (ibid., 26, 30, 33), and looking up to Him daily for protection, guidance,... read more
A Threefold Cord (for the First Sunday of the Year) Proverbs 27:1 This is not a commonplace. Nothing in God's Word is commonplace. Nothing inspired by the Holy Ghost could be commonplace. If you think it is a commonplace sentiment, I can tell you are commonplace. It is the deepest and truest philosophy of life. 'Thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.' And it is the very best philosophy by which to stimulate us Christians for the beginning of the new year. First of all, there is the... read more
CHAPTER 28LIVING DAY BY DAY"Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth."- Proverbs 27:1"The grave and destruction are never satisfied; and the eyes of men are never satisfied"; and LXX adds, "An abomination to the Lord is he who sets his eye, and undisciplined men uncontrolled in tongue."- Proverbs 27:20"Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof, so he that waits on his Lord eats of the honor."- Proverbs 27:18HERE is a wholesome lesson for us.... read more
V. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO SOLOMON In the three chapters which follow 27-29 we find the change we have noticed before. These proverbs are addressed to a person and the phrases “My son” and the personal address, “thou,” “thy” and “thyself,” are again used in these chapters. Like the previous sections, so here we find instructions which were given to Solomon. CHAPTER 27 Instructions and Warnings The opening proverb warns against procrastination. No one can be sure of what the next day may bring... read more
27:1 Boast not thyself of to {a} morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.(a) Do not delay the time, but take the opportunity when it is offered. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 27:1
Boast not, &c. Compare James 4:13-16 . thyself . . . thou. Second person. thou knowest not. Illustrations: Jonathan (1 Samuel 23:17 . Compare Proverbs 31:2 ); Abner (2 Samuel 3:9 , 2 Samuel 3:10 . Compare Proverbs 3:27 ); Ben-hadad (1 Kings 20:3-31 . Compare Proverbs 27:11 ); Ahab (1 Kings 22:26 , 1 Kings 22:27 , 1 Kings 22:34-37 ); Haman (Esther 5:12 ; Esther 7:1 , Esther 7:10 ); Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:30 , Daniel 4:31-33 ); the rich fool (Luke 12:20 ). read more