Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
the Third Week of Advent
the Third Week of Advent
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Bibliographical Information
Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on Proverbs 29". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gsb/proverbs-29.html. 1599-1645.
Beza, Theodore. "Commentary on Proverbs 29". "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (41)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (3)
Verse 5
29:5 A man that flattereth his neighbour {a} spreadeth a net for his feet.
(a) He who gives ear to the flatterer is in danger as the bird is before the fowler.
Verse 6
29:6 In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a {b} snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
(b) He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others.
Verse 9
29:9 [If] a wise man contendeth with {c} a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest.
(c) He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken.
Verse 18
29:18 {d} Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
(d) Where there are not faithful ministers of the word of God.
Verse 19
29:19 A {e} servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth he will not answer.
(e) He who is of a servile and rebellious nature.
Verse 25
29:25 The fear of man bringeth a {f} snare: but he who putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
(f) He who fears man more than God falls into a snare and is destroyed.
Verse 26
29:26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but [every] man’s {g} judgment [cometh] from the LORD.
(g) He does not need to flatter the ruler, for what God has appointed will come to him.