Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.Folly — In the heat of his lust or passion. read more
Proverbs 17:7-28 Bsb
John Wesley
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.Letteth out — By cutting the bank of a river.Leave off — Avoid the occasions, and prevent the beginning of contention. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:16
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?A price — Opportunities and abilities of getting it.No heart — Neither discretion to discern the worth of wisdom, nor any sincere desire to get it. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:17
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.Was born — Was sent into the world for this, that he might comfort and relieve his brother in adversity. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:18
A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.Friend — Debtor, for whom being his friend, he becomes surety. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:20
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.No good — Shall not get that advantage which he expects. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.Doth good — Even to the body; it contributes much to bodily health and vigour.Drieth — Wastes the marrow of the bones, and the moisture and strength of the body. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:24
Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.In the face — His wisdom appears even in his looks.The eyes — Minding most, those things which are remotest from him, and least concern him. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:26
Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.To strike — Nor to smite magistrates, either with the hand or tongue, for the execution of justice. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.Rebellion — Against God.Messenger — Or, a cruel angel, the angel of death, the devil, or some bloody men employed by God to avenge his quarrel. read more