Proverbs 25:7-10

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 25:6-7

Here we see, 1. That religion is so far from destroying good manners that it reaches us to behave ourselves lowly and reverently towards our superiors, to keep our distance, and give place to those to whom it belongs ?Put not forth thyself rudely and carelessly in the king's presence, or in the presence of great men; do not compare with them? (so some understand it); ?do not vie with them in apparel, furniture, gardens, house-keeping, or retinue, for that is an affront to them and will waste... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 25:8-10

I. Here is good counsel given about going to law:?1. ?Be not hasty in bringing an action, before thou hast thyself considered it, and consulted with thy friends about it: Go not forth hastily to strive; do not send for a writ in a passion, or upon the first appearance of right on thy side, but weigh the matter deliberately, because we are apt to be partial in our own cause; consider the certainty of the expenses and the uncertainty of the success, how much care and vexation it will be the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:7

For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither ,.... It is much more to thine honour and credit to seat thyself in a place rather beneath than above thee; which being observed by some of the officers at court, or by him whose business it is to look after such things, he will beckon or call to thee to come up to a higher and more honourable place: than that thou shouldest be put lower, in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen ; than that thou shouldest be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:8

Go not forth hastily to strive ,.... To go to law with a neighbour; think well of it beforehand; consider the nature of the cause, whether right or wrong; or whether it is a matter of such moment as to go to law about; whether it will not be deemed a frivolous and vexatious suit; whether able to bear the expenses of it, and what may probably be the success of it; lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof ; for a livelihood, having spent all thy substance in the lawsuit, and so... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:9

Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself ,.... Between thee and him alone; lay the matter before him, and hear what he has to say for himself, by which you will better judge of the nature of the cause; try to compromise things, and make up the difference between you, which is much better than to commence a lawsuit; at least such a step should be taken first; see Matthew 5:25 ; and discover not a secret to another ; if the thing in controversy is a secret, do not acquaint another... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:10

Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame ,.... Or, "reproach thee" F3 יחסדך "probris afficiat te", Pagniuus, Montanus, Mercerus, Gejerus; "probro afficiet te", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Michaelis. with treachery and deceit. Either the person of whom it is told, or the person to whom it is told; who may make thee ashamed, either by fixing the odious character of a defamer, a whisperer, and backbiter, on thee; or by making a retaliation, and in his turn make known some... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:7

Come up hither - Our Lord refers to this, see Luke 14:8 ; (note), and the notes there. Be humble; affect not high things; let those who are desperate climb dangerous precipices; keep thyself quiet, and thou shalt live at ease, and in peace. Hear the speech of a wise heathen on this subject: - Quid fuit, ut tutas agitaret Daedalus alas; Icarus immensas nomine signet aquas? Nempe quod hic alte, dimissus ille volabat. Nam pennas ambo nonne habuere suas? Crede mihi; bene qui latuit,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:8

Go not forth hastily to strive - לרב lerib , to enter into a lawsuit. Keep from this pit or the bottomless deep, unless urged by the direst necessity. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:9

Debate thy cause with thy neighbor - Take the advice of friends. Let both sides attend to their counsels; but do not tell the secret of thy business to any. After squandering your money away upon lawyers, both they and the judge will at last leave it to be settled by twelve of your fellow citizens! O the folly of going to law! O the blindness of men, and the rapacity of unprincipled lawyers! On this subject I cannot but give the following extract from Sir John Hawkins's Life of Dr.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 25:2-7

Proverbs concerning kings. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 25:6-7

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 25:8-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 25:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 25:2-7

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