Proverbs 29:9

Verse 9

9. Contendeth נשׁפשׂ , ( nishpat,) litigates; goes to law before a judge.

Whether he rage or laugh It is uncertain whether this is predicated of the wise man or the fool. Some suppose one, some the other, and many are in doubt. It probably refers to the fool, and imports that whether he is cast in the suit, in which case he rages and is abusive, or whether he is the gainer, in which case he laughs, jeers, taunts, and boasts, there is no rest, no ceasing, no real settlement of the matter. He will harp on it continually, either in anger or in triumph. Compare Proverbs 29:11; Proverbs 12:16.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 9

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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