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Bibliographical InformationJamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Proverbs 29". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org/
commentaries/eng/jfb/proverbs-29.html. 1871-8.
Introduction
CHAPTER 29
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Verse 1
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.
Verse 2
2. (Compare Proverbs 11:10; Proverbs 28:28).
in authority—(Compare Margin), increased in power.
Verse 3
3. (Compare Proverbs 4:6; Proverbs 4:7; Proverbs 10:1, &c.).
Verse 4
4. by judgment—that is, righteous decisions, opposed to those procured by gifts (compare :-), by which good government is perverted.
land—for nation.
Verse 5
5. (Compare :-).
spreadeth . . . feet—By misleading him as to his real character, the flatterer brings him to evil, prepared by himself or others.
Verse 6
6. In—or, "By"
the transgression—he is brought into difficulty ( :-), but the righteous go on prospering, and so sing or rejoice.
Verse 7
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.
Verse 8
8. Scornful men—those who contemptuously disregard God's law.
bring—(Compare Margin), kindle strife.
turn away wrath—that is, "abate wrath."
Verse 9
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.
Verse 10
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.
Verse 11
11. (Compare Proverbs 12:16; Proverbs 16:32).
mind—or, "spirit," for anger or any ill passion which the righteous restrain.
Verse 12
12. His servants imitate him.
Verse 13
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.
Verse 14
14. (Compare Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 25:5). Such is the character of the King of kings (Psalms 72:4; Psalms 72:12).
Verse 15
15. (Compare Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 23:13).
Verse 16
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).
Verse 17
17. (Compare Proverbs 29:3; Proverbs 29:15; Proverbs 19:18).
give thee rest—peace and quiet (compare Proverbs 29:9).
Verse 18
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).
Verse 19
19. A servant—who lacks good principle.
corrected—or discovered.
will not answer—that is, will not obey.
Verse 20
20. (Compare :-).
hasty in . . . words?—implying self-conceit ( :-).
Verse 21
21. become his son—assume the place and privileges of one.
Verse 22
22. (Compare :-). Such are delighted by discord and violence.
Verse 23
23. (Compare Proverbs 16:18; Proverbs 18:12).
honour . . . spirit—or, "such shall lay hold on honor" (Proverbs 18:12- :).
Verse 24
24. hateth . . . soul—(Compare Proverbs 8:36).
heareth cursing— (Proverbs 8:36- :), risks the punishment, rather than reveal truth.
Verse 25
25. The fear . . . snare—involves men in difficulty (compare :-).
shall be safe—(Compare Margin; Proverbs 18:10).
Verse 26
26. (Compare Margin; :-). God alone will and can do exact justice.
Verse 27
27. (Compare :-). On last clause, compare Proverbs 29:16; Psalms 37:12.