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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:18-20

Alternatives presented to choice I. THE JUST AND UPRIGHT , THE FAITHLESS AND WICKED LIFE . ( Proverbs 21:18 .) It occurs in many cases that the Divine wrath in judgment turns aside from the just man to roll upon the head of the sinner. See this in a natural light in Isaiah 43:3 , and in the great Christian light of redemption ( 2 Corinthians 5:21 ; 1 Peter 3:18 ). Christ became as sin, or in the place of the sinner, for us. We must not, however, confuse the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:19

A variant of Proverbs 21:9 . Here, instead of the "corner of the roof," we have a wilderness, a desert land, as the refuge to which the persecuted man must flee. Than with a contentious and an angry ( fretful ) woman . So the Vulgate. But it seems better, with many modern commentators, to take וָכָעַם , not as another epithet, but as equivalent to "and vexation," i.e. a quarrelsome wife, and the vexation that accompanies such an infliction. The LXX . adds a word to the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:20

There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise. Precious treasure and store of provision and rich unguents ( Proverbs 21:17 ) are collected in the house of the wise man, by which he may fare sumptuously, exercise hospitality, and lay up for the future (comp. Proverbs 24:4 ). But a foolish man spendeth it up. "A fool of a man" ( Proverbs 15:20 ) soon swallows, runs through and exhausts, all that has been accumulated ( Proverbs 21:17 ). Septuagint, "A desirable ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:21

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy. "Righteousness" ( tsedakah ) , in the first hemistich, signifies the virtue which renders to all, God and man, their due, which is the characteristic of the righteous man (see on Proverbs 15:9 ). "Mercy" ( chesed ) is the conduct towards others, animated by love and sympathy (see note on Proverbs 3:3 ). Findeth life, righteoushess, and honor. "Righteousness" here is the gift of God to his faithful servants, grace to live a holy... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:21

The successful search What a lamentable history might be written of human lives that would be correctly described as unsuccessful searches! Who, save the Omniscient One, can tell how many have lived and toiled, have struggled and suffered, in search of a goal which they never reached?—it may have been in business, or in the domain of the affections, or in the pursuit of art or of science, or in politics, or in exploration on land or sea. It is a thought of relief and comfort that no human... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:21-23

The wise and the loving life I. IT IS AN ARDENT ENTHUSIASTIC LIFE . ( Proverbs 21:21 .) Literally, he who hunts after justice and love will find life, righteousness, and honour. So in other figures—of hungering and thirsting, of digging eagerly for hid treasures, etc.—the earnest enthusiasm of the true life is depicted. II. IT IS A LIFE OF PRESENT POSSESSION AND ENJOYMENT . So in the New Testament ( Romans 3:26 ; Galatians 3:21 ). III. THE ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:22

A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty. The courage and strength of valiant men cannot defend a city against the skilful counsel of a wise strategist. And he casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. He lays low the strength in which the defenders trusted; he not only takes the fortress, but also demolishes it. Wisdom is stronger than bodily might ( Proverbs 20:1-30 .18. See the apologue, Ecclesiastes 9:14 , etc.). Septuagint, "A wise man cometh upon strong cities, and... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:22

(See homily on Proverbs 21:29-31 .)—C, read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:23

We have had similar maxims before ( Proverbs 13:8 and Proverbs 18:21 , where see notes). He keepeth his mouth, who knows when to speak and when to be silent; and he keepeth his tongue, who says only what is to the purpose. We have all heard the proverb, "Speech is silver, silence is gold." One who thus takes heed of his words, keepeth his soul from troubles. The troubles ( angores, Vulgate) are such as these—remorse for the evil occasioned, distress of conscience, vexation and... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. (For "scorner" ( לץ ), the esprit fort, the freethinking sceptic of Solomon's day, see notes on Proverbs 1:22 and Proverbs 14:6 .) The verse is better translated, A proud, arrogant man, scoffer is his name, who worketh in superfluity of pride . עֶבְרָה ( ebrah ), translated "wrath," denotes also want of moderation, excess, presumption (see note on Proverbs 11:23 ). The proverb explains the meaning of the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:18-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:21

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:22

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The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 21:24

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