Proverbs 25:8-26 ASV

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

19. An unfaithful man A treacherous one. “A treacherous man will not only fail you in distress, but will annoy you like a broken tooth or a sprained foot.” Stuart. “An unsteady foot.” Conant. “Sliding fote,” (foot.) Geneva Bible. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:20

20. As he that taketh away Rather, putteth off. In cold weather Literally, in a day of cold. Vinegar… nitre נתר , ( nether,) the natron or natrum of the ancients, and wholly different in its qualities from our nitre or saltpetre. It is an alkali, native in India, Syria, Tripoli, Egypt, Hungary, and other parts of the world. It is found in abundance in many parts of Asia, where the natives sweep it up from the ground, and call it soap earth. It was used in washing clothes and in... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:21-22

21, 22. If thine enemy be hungry… thirsty These verses are translated by the Seventy more literally than is their wont, only adding in Proverbs 25:22, τουτο γαρ ποιων , “in so doing.” In this form they are quoted by the Apostle Paul, Romans 12:20, except the last clause of 22, and the Lord shall reward thee. This is a good endorsement of the translation. The latter verse is understood in two different senses: 1. Thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head That is, on the supposition... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:23

23. The north wind The north, or, rather, northwest wind is said to bring rain at Jerusalem, because it brings up vapours from the Mediterranean Sea. Luke 12:54. Driveth away The marginal reading is, “bringeth forth,” which is generally preferred as being more consonant with the etymology, better supported by the Versions, and more consonant to the fact. Angry countenance a backbiting tongue Many interpreters transpose the sentence and read thus: The north wind brings forth rain, and a... read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:24

24. Substantially the same as Proverbs 21:9; Proverbs 21:19, which see. read more

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

25. Thirsty soul With the Hebrew the soul ( nephesh) was regarded as the seat of sensuous feelings, and hence was frequently used concretely for the entire man. Good news Favourable report, as from a distant friend, or the success of some commercial or military enterprise. Comp. Proverbs 15:30; Genesis 45:27. read more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:26

26. Falling down Slipping, wavering, tottering, or ready to fall. It is used of persons whose affairs are not prosperous who fail or are ruined in business. Some, however, understand it of moral lapses in the presence of the wicked. Troubled fountain As if trampled by the feet of beasts. Corrupt spring “A defiled well.” Conant. read more

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

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:20

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:21-22

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:23

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:24

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

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 25:26

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