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description: "often reproved, &c. Illustrations: Antediluvians (Genesis 6:0 , 1 Peter 3:20 . 2 Peter 2:5 .Luke 17:26 , Luke 17:27 ): Pharaoh (Exodus 7:13 , Exodus"
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**often reproved, &c.** Illustrations: Antediluvians ([Genesis 6](../../../kjv/genesis/6) , [1 Peter 3:20](../../../kjv/1-peter/3/20) . [2 Peter 2:5](../../../kjv/2-peter/2/5) .[Luke 17:26](../../../kjv/luke/17/26) , [Luke 17:27](../../../kjv/luke/17/27) ): Pharaoh ([Exodus 7:13](../../../kjv/exodus/7/13) , [Exodus 7:14](../../../kjv/exodus/7/14) ; [Exodus 8:15](../../../kjv/exodus/8/15) ; [Exodus 10:1](../../../kjv/exodus/10/1) , [Exodus 10:20](../../../kjv/exodus/10/20) , [Exodus 10:27](../../../kjv/exodus/10/27) ).

**the righteous** = righteous ones.
**in authority** = increase, not necessarily in numbers, but in greatness. Compare [Proverbs 29:16](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/16) , and see note on [Proverbs 4:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/4/10) , and the next clause.
**the wicked** = a lawless one. Hebrew. *rasha'.* App-44 .
**beareth rule.** Some codices, with Aramaean, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read the plural here: "bear rule".

**wisdom.** Hebrew. *chakmah.* See note on [Proverbs 1:2](../../../kjv/proverbs/1/2) .

**he** = a man. Hebrew. *'ish.* App-14 .
**receiveth gifts** = is open to bribes.

**man.** Hebrew. *geber.* App-14 .
**Spreadeth a net, &c.** Illustrations: woman of Tekoah ([2 Samuel 14:3](../../../kjv/2-samuel/14/3) , [2 Samuel 14:19](../../../kjv/2-samuel/14/19) , [2 Samuel 14:20](../../../kjv/2-samuel/14/20) , [2 Samuel 14:28](../../../kjv/2-samuel/14/28) , [2 Samuel 14:29](../../../kjv/2-samuel/14/29) ); spies ([Luke 20:21](../../../kjv/luke/20/21) ).
**feet** = footsteps.

**the righteous** = a righteous one.

**considereth.** Hebrew "knoweth", put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), for the result of knowing. Illustrations: Job ([Job 29:13-16](../../../kjv/job/29/13-16) . Compare [Psalms 37:26](../../../kjv/psalms/37/26) ; [Psalms 112:5](../../../kjv/psalms/112/5) . Pro 29:31 , [Proverbs 29:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/20) ); Josiah ([Jeremiah 22:16](../../../kjv/jeremiah/22/16) ).
**the poor** = weak ones. Hebrew. *dal.* See note on "poverty", [Proverbs 6:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/11) .
**regardeth not to know it:** i.e. makes no attempt to know it; or, knowing it, does not consider it. Illustrations: Jews ([Jeremiah 5:28](../../../kjv/jeremiah/5/28) . Compare [Luke 10:31](../../../kjv/luke/10/31) , [Luke 10:32](../../../kjv/luke/10/32) ).

**Scornful men** = Scoffers. Hebrew "men of scorning".
**bring a city, &c.** Illustrations: Judah ([2 Chronicles 36:16-21](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/36/16-21) ); rulers ([Isaiah 28:14-22](../../../kjv/isaiah/28/14-22) ; and [Matthew 27:39-43](../../../kjv/matthew/27/39-43) ).
**turn away wrath. Illustrations:** Moses ([Exodus 32:10-14](../../../kjv/exodus/32/10-14) ) and Aaron ([Numbers 16:48](../../../kjv/numbers/16/48) ); Elijah ([James 5:18](../../../kjv/james/5/18) ). Contrast Sodom ([Genesis 18:32](../../../kjv/genesis/18/32) ); and [Jeremiah 5:1](../../../kjv/jeremiah/5/1) .[Ezekiel 22:30](../../../kjv/ezekiel/22/30) .

**foolish.** Hebrew. *'evil.* See note on [Proverbs 1:7](../../../kjv/proverbs/1/7) . Not the same word as in verses: [Proverbs 29:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/11) , [Proverbs 29:20](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/20) .

**The bloodthirsty** = men of bloods. Hebrew. *'enosh.* App-14 .
**hate the upright.** Illustrations: Ahab ([2 Chronicles 18:7](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/18/7) ); Jezebel ([1 Kings 18:4](../../../kjv/1-kings/18/4) ; [1 Kings 19:2](../../../kjv/1-kings/19/2) ); Jews ([Acts 23:12](../../../kjv/acts/23/12) ); Cain ([Genesis 4:8](../../../kjv/genesis/4/8) . Compare [1 John 3:12](../../../kjv/1-john/3/12) ).
**the upright** = upright ones.
**the just** = an honest one.
**seek his soul:** i.e. to preserve it. Illustrations: Jonathan ([1 Samuel 19:2](../../../kjv/1-samuel/19/2) ); Obadiah ([1 Kings 18:4](../../../kjv/1-kings/18/4) ); believers ([Acts 12:5](../../../kjv/acts/12/5) ); Priscilla and Aquila ([Romans 16:4](../../../kjv/romans/16/4) ).
**soul** = life. Hebrew. *nephesh.* App-13 .

**fool.** Hebrew. *kesil.* See note on [Proverbs 1:7](../../../kjv/proverbs/1/7) .
**mind** = spirit. Hebrew. *ruach.* Put by Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Cause), App-6 , for the feeling manifested by it.
**keepeth it.** Illustrations: Abraham ([Genesis 22](../../../kjv/genesis/22) ); Joseph ( Pro 42:7 ; Pro 44:18-34 ); Moses ([Exodus 3:10](../../../kjv/exodus/3/10) . Compare [Proverbs 4:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/4/18) ); Nathan ([2 Samuel 12:1-6](../../../kjv/2-samuel/12/1-6) , [2 Samuel 12:7-13](../../../kjv/2-samuel/12/7-13) ).

**The poor** = a needy man. Hebrew. *rush.* See note on [Proverbs 6:11](../../../kjv/proverbs/6/11) .
**the deceitful** = a crafty, or an oppressive man, especially a creditor or usurer. Occurs in plural only here, for emphasis. Compare [Psalms 10:7](../../../kjv/psalms/10/7) ("fraud"); Pro 55:11 , and Pro 72:14 ("deceit"). Hebrew. *tok.* See note on [Proverbs 11:18](../../../kjv/proverbs/11/18) .
**meet together:** i.e. unexpectedly; first occurrence [Genesis 32:17](../../../kjv/genesis/32/17) . Compare Pro 33:8 .

**the poor** = weak ones.

**the wicked** = wicked ones.
**multiplied** = increased in authority or position. Not necessarily in number. Compare [Proverbs 29:2](../../../kjv/proverbs/29/2) , and see note on [Proverbs 4:10](../../../kjv/proverbs/4/10) .
**transgression.** Hebrew. *pasha'.* App-44 .
**see their fall** = see into (the symptoms and causes of) their fall: i.e. fall caused by external circumstances.

**no vision, &c.** Illustration: Israel ( 1Sa 3:1 . [1 Kings 12:28-32](../../../kjv/1-kings/12/28-32) ; [1 Kings 14:14-16](../../../kjv/1-kings/14/14-16) ).
**the** = a.
**happy, &c.** See note on [Proverbs 3:13](../../../kjv/proverbs/3/13) . Illustrations: Hezekiah ([2 Chronicles 29](../../../kjv/2-chronicles/29) ); Josiah( Pro 34:33 ; Pro 35:18 . [Jeremiah 22:16](../../../kjv/jeremiah/22/16) ).

**Seest thou, &c?** Note Figure of speech *Erotesis* ( App-6 ), for emphasis.
**man.** Hebrew. *'ish* . App-14 .

**child** = youth.
**become.** Some render "aspire to be"; others = become [insolent] like a son.
**son** = offspring.

**furious man** = a master or lord of wrath. Hebrew. *ba'al =* lord.

**man's.** Hebrew. *'adam.* App-14 .
**shall bring him low.** Adam and Eve ([Genesis 3:5](../../../kjv/genesis/3/5) , [Genesis 3:6](../../../kjv/genesis/3/6) ); Hezekiah ([2 Kings 20:16-18](../../../kjv/2-kings/20/16-18) ); angels ([2 Peter 2:4](../../../kjv/2-peter/2/4) .[Jude 1:7](../../../kjv/jude/1/7); [Jude 1:7](../../../kjv/jude/1/7) ).
**uphold the humble.** Illustrations: Solomon ([1 Kings 3:7](../../../kjv/1-kings/3/7) , [1 Kings 3:9](../../../kjv/1-kings/3/9) ); John ([John 1:26](../../../kjv/john/1/26) , [John 1:27](../../../kjv/john/1/27) ; [John 3:29](../../../kjv/john/3/29) , [John 3:31](../../../kjv/john/3/31) ); Mary ([Luke 1:38](../../../kjv/luke/1/38) ); angels ([Isaiah 6:2](../../../kjv/isaiah/6/2) ).
**the humble** = a humble one.
**spirit.** Hebrew. *ruach.* App-9 .

**The fear of man.** Refers to the inward feeling of timidity. See note on "fear", [2 Timothy 1:7](../../../kjv/2-timothy/1/7) .
**The fear . . . a snare.** One of the two great snares. The other is "the praise of man": ([John 12:43](../../../kjv/john/12/43) . Compare [Romans 2:29](../../../kjv/romans/2/29) . [John 5:44](../../../kjv/john/5/44) ). Illustrations: parents ([John 9:22](../../../kjv/john/9/22) ); rulers ([John 12:42](../../../kjv/john/12/42) ); Nicodemus ([John 3:2](../../../kjv/john/3/2) ; [John 7:50](../../../kjv/john/7/50) . Contrast Pro 19:39 ); Joseph ([John 19:38](../../../kjv/john/19/38) ); David ([1 Samuel 16:12](../../../kjv/1-samuel/16/12) , [1 Samuel 16:13](../../../kjv/1-samuel/16/13) ; [1 Samuel 27:1](../../../kjv/1-samuel/27/1) ); Elijah ([1 Kings 19:3](../../../kjv/1-kings/19/3) , &c.); Peter ([Matthew 26:69-74](../../../kjv/matthew/26/69-74) ).
**putteth his trust** = confideth. Hebrew. *batah.* App-69 .
**safe** = set on high.

**the just** = just ones
**the wicked** = a lawless one.

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