Proverbs 19:16-29 NIV

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:22

22. The desire of a man The good wishes; “the charm” Conant. “Pleasure.” Miller. Conant gives a good sense: The charm of a man is his kindness; that which makes him the delight of others, which causes them to delight in him. His kindness means his sincere goodwill, not the mere profession of it; for the poor man who has nothing is better than a man of false profession. The Geneva Bible renders the first clause: “That that is desired of a man is his goodness,” which means here his... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:23

23. Fear… tendeth to life This is in the spirit of the old dispensation an assurance of life, security, and happiness in this world to them that fear the Lord. Proverbs 10:3; Proverbs 10:29; Proverbs 14:26. Under the new order of things the principle is the same, but the working of it is modified. “All things work together for good to them that love God.” Romans 8:28. Conant renders last clause: “And, sated, shall one repose, nor be visited with evil.” read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:24

24. Hideth… in his bosom Better, in a dish. He does not even return it to his own mouth. A sarcastic hyperbole, like “too lazy to eat.” The allusion is to the Oriental mode of eating. Proverbs 12:27; Proverbs 15:19; Proverbs 26:13; Proverbs 26:15; Matthew 26:23; John 13:26. Our version follows the Septuagint and Vulgate. The word occurs in the sense of dish, 2 Kings 21:13. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:25

25. A scorner A scoffer. This usually means the most confirmed and hardened of evil doers; one beyond all hope of reformation. He is punished for the good of others, there being no hope of benefit to him. The simple will beware Will become wary or wise; will act wisely. A reproof to an intelligent or discerning man will benefit himself he will learn knowledge. Compare Proverbs 13:1. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:26

26. Wasteth his father Despoils him of his property, so as to break up his father’s house, and make a fugitive of his mother. To good parents such disgraceful conduct in a son is as great a calamity as can well befall them. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:27

27. Cease… to hear the instruction that causeth to err The verse is difficult. Leaving out the italics, it would be, “Cease, my son, to hear the instruction to err from the words of knowledge.” Conant renders: “So as to err.” Miller: “With the result of wandering.” Acken, in Zockler: “To depart from.” “Cease to hear instruction which leads thee to err.” Rosenmuller. It is probable that our Version has given the true sense. The Septuagint has: “A son who ceases to attend to the... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:28

28. An ungodly witness One not of God, untruthful. Scorneth judgment Mocketh, derideth it. He hath no concern that justice be done. Devoureth iniquity Greedily, as a dainty morsel. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:29

29. Judgments are prepared for scorners This may relate to the preceding proverb, and threaten the punishment due to the crimes of those who have no regard for truth and justice. Compare Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 26:3. The Septuagint, however, has here a good temperance proverb, which seems to connect this passage with the next chapter: namely, “Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.” read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:22

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:23

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:24

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:25

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:26

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:27

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:28

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 19:29

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