Proverbs 24:29

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 24:28-29

We are here forbidden to be in any thing injurious to our neighbour, particularly in and by the forms of law, either, 1. As a witness: ?Never bear a testimony against any man without cause, unless what thou sayest thou knowest to be punctually true and thou hast a clear call to testify it. Never bear a false testimony against any one;? for it follows, ?Deceive not with thy lips; deceive not the judge and jury, deceive not those whom thou conversest with, into an ill opinion of thy neighbour.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:29

Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me ,.... He has falsely accused and reproached me, and bore a false testimony, or suborned false witnesses against me, and I will do the same to him, now an opportunity serves; but as private revenge itself is sinful, so especially when it is pursued in a wicked way; I will render to the man according to his work ; this should be left to the Lord, whose prerogative it is; see Proverbs 24:19 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:17-29

The ignobler and the nobler spirit (See homily on Proverbs 20:22 .) There can be no question at all, for the testimony of human history is everywhere and at all times the same, as to— I. OUR DISPOSITION UNDER SIN , IN VIEW OF OUR ENEMIES . These two passages indicate it. It is both passive and active. 1 . A disposition to rejoice at their discomfiture; to exult in the secret places of the soul when we hear of their failure, of their defeat, or even of their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:23-34

Part V . A SECOND COLLECTION , forming a second supplement to the first Solomonic book, and containing further "words of the wise." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:26-29

Just conduct to our neighbour I. TRUE WITNESS . ( Proverbs 24:26 .) He who gives true and faithful answers—especially in courts of justice—delights, even as the sweetest kiss upon the mouth delights. The poet alludes to the effect upon the ear . The understanding can no more be delighted with a lie than the will can choose an apparent evil. "Strange as it may seem," says one playfully, "the human mind loses truth." We may add, "when passion does not blind the intellect to its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:29

The subject is still continued, as if the moralist would say, "Though a man has done you an injury by gratuitously testifying against you, do not you retaliate in the same way." Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me (see Proverbs 20:22 , and note there). The lex talionis should not be applied to private wrongs. The high morality of the Christian code is here anticipated, the Holy Spirit guiding both. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 24:29

Rendering evil for evil It is interesting to note that this conduct is not only rebuked by Jesus Christ, but also forbidden in the Old Testament, and even in the Book of Proverbs, which is thought to deal too much in temporal and self-regarding motives. So utterly is it foreign to right mindedness. Yet it is most common, and apparently most natural. I. LET US CONSIDER HOW IT SEEMS NATURAL TO RENDER EVIL FOR EVIL . 1 . It appears to be just . There is a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 24:28-29

Proverbs 24:28-29. Be not witness against thy neighbour Either in judgment or in private conversation; without cause Rashly or falsely, without just and sufficient cause; and deceive not with thy lips Neither thy neighbour, nor the judge, nor any other hearers, with false information. Or, this clause forbids flattering him to his face, as the former forbids slandering him behind his back. Say not Within thyself: give not way to any such thoughts or passions; I will render, &c.,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 24:1-34

Godly and ungodly citizens (24:1-34)In contrast to the destructive schemes of the wicked are the constructive acts of the wise. A life built by wisdom is likened to a strongly built and richly furnished house (24:1-4). Wisdom gives people real strength and success, but folly gives them nothing worthwhile, not even sensible words that can benefit their fellow citizens (5-7). (In ancient times the place where citizens liked to gather was the open area just inside the city gate; v. 7. There they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 24:29

as = according as. understanding. Hebrew "heart": put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the discernment coming from it. See note on Proverbs 1:2 . read more

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