1. hardeneth . . . neck—obstinately
refuses counsel (2 Kings 17:14;
Nehemiah 9:16).
destroyed—literally,
"shivered" or "utterly broken to pieces."
without remedy—literally,
"without healing" or repairing.
4. by judgment—that is,
righteous decisions, opposed to those procured by gifts (compare ), by which good government is perverted.
land—for nation.
5. (Compare ).
spreadeth . . . feet—By
misleading him as to his real character, the flatterer brings him to
evil, prepared by himself or others.
6. In—or, "By"
the transgression—he is
brought into difficulty (), but the righteous go on prospering, and so sing or
rejoice.
7. considereth—literally,
"knows," as Psalms 1:6.
the cause—that is, in
courts of justice (compare Psalms 1:6). The voluntary neglect of it by the wicked (Psalms 1:6) occasions oppression.
8. Scornful men—those who
contemptuously disregard God's law.
bring—(Compare Margin),
kindle strife.
turn away wrath—that
is, "abate wrath."
9. contendeth—that is, in law.
whether . . . laugh—The
fool, whether angry or good-humored, is unsettled; or referring the
words to the wise man, the sense is, that all his efforts, severe or
gentle, are unavailing to pacify the fool.
12. His servants imitate him.
13. (Compare ).
deceitful man—literally,
"man of vexations," an exactor.
the Lord . . . their
eyes—sustains their lives (1 Samuel 14:27;
Psalms 13:3); that is, both depend
on Him, and He will do justice.
18. no vision—instruction in
God's truth, which was by prophets, through visions ().
people perish—(Compare
Margin), are deprived of moral restraints.
keepeth the law—has,
and observes, instruction (Proverbs 14:11;
Proverbs 14:34; Psalms 19:11).
19. A servant—who lacks good
principle.
corrected—or
discovered.
will not answer—that
is, will not obey.
20. (Compare ).
hasty in . . .
words?—implying self-conceit ().
21. become his son—assume the
place and privileges of one.
22. (Compare ). Such are delighted by discord and violence.
25. The fear . . . snare—involves
men in difficulty (compare ).
shall be safe—(Compare
Margin; Proverbs 18:10).
26. (Compare Margin; ). God alone will and can do exact justice.
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1. hardeneth . . . neck—obstinately refuses counsel (2 Kings 17:14; Nehemiah 9:16).
destroyed—literally, "shivered" or "utterly broken to pieces."
without remedy—literally, "without healing" or repairing.
2. (Compare Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 28:28).
in authority—(Compare Margin), increased in power.
3. (Compare Proverbs 4:6; Proverbs 4:7; Proverbs 10:1, &c.).
4. by judgment—that is, righteous decisions, opposed to those procured by gifts (compare ), by which good government is perverted.
land—for nation.
5. (Compare ).
spreadeth . . . feet—By misleading him as to his real character, the flatterer brings him to evil, prepared by himself or others.
6. In—or, "By"
the transgression—he is brought into difficulty (), but the righteous go on prospering, and so sing or rejoice.
7. considereth—literally, "knows," as Psalms 1:6.
the cause—that is, in courts of justice (compare Psalms 1:6). The voluntary neglect of it by the wicked (Psalms 1:6) occasions oppression.
8. Scornful men—those who contemptuously disregard God's law.
bring—(Compare Margin), kindle strife.
turn away wrath—that is, "abate wrath."
9. contendeth—that is, in law.
whether . . . laugh—The fool, whether angry or good-humored, is unsettled; or referring the words to the wise man, the sense is, that all his efforts, severe or gentle, are unavailing to pacify the fool.
10. bloodthirsty—(Compare Margin), murderers (Psalms 5:6; Psalms 26:9).
hate, c.— (Proverbs 1:11 Genesis 3:4).
seek . . . soul—that is, to preserve it.
11. (Compare Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 16:32).
mind—or, "spirit," for anger or any ill passion which the righteous restrain.
12. His servants imitate him.
13. (Compare ).
deceitful man—literally, "man of vexations," an exactor.
the Lord . . . their eyes—sustains their lives (1 Samuel 14:27; Psalms 13:3); that is, both depend on Him, and He will do justice.
14. (Compare Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 25:5). Such is the character of the King of kings (Psalms 72:4; Psalms 72:12).
15. (Compare Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 23:13).
16. (Compare Proverbs 29:2; Proverbs 29:12; Psalms 12:1-8).
shall see . . . fall—and triumph in it (Psalms 37:34-38; Psalms 58:10; Psalms 58:11).
17. (Compare Proverbs 29:3; Proverbs 29:15; Proverbs 19:18).
give thee rest—peace and quiet (compare Proverbs 29:9).
18. no vision—instruction in God's truth, which was by prophets, through visions ().
people perish—(Compare Margin), are deprived of moral restraints.
keepeth the law—has, and observes, instruction (Proverbs 14:11; Proverbs 14:34; Psalms 19:11).
19. A servant—who lacks good principle.
corrected—or discovered.
will not answer—that is, will not obey.
20. (Compare ).
hasty in . . . words?—implying self-conceit ().
21. become his son—assume the place and privileges of one.
22. (Compare ). Such are delighted by discord and violence.
23. (Compare Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 18:12).
honour . . . spirit—or, "such shall lay hold on honor" (Proverbs 18:12).
24. hateth . . . soul—(Compare Proverbs 8:36).
heareth cursing— (Proverbs 8:36), risks the punishment, rather than reveal truth.
25. The fear . . . snare—involves men in difficulty (compare ).
shall be safe—(Compare Margin; Proverbs 18:10).
26. (Compare Margin; ). God alone will and can do exact justice.
27. (Compare ). On last clause, compare Proverbs 29:16; Psalms 37:12.