Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary
Proverbs 22:29
The gift of a quick and ready intellect is to lead to high office, it is not to be wasted on a work to which the obscure are adequate.
The gift of a quick and ready intellect is to lead to high office, it is not to be wasted on a work to which the obscure are adequate.
Verse Proverbs 22:29. _HE SHALT NOT STAND BEFORE MEAN MEN._] חשכים _chashukkim,_ _dark_ or _obscure persons_; men of no repute. _Na he schal ben before_ _un-noble men_. - Old MS. Bible. "Not amonge th...
CHAPTER 22 INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED Better than great riches, better than silver and gold is a name and loving favor. If a person has riches and a bad name and is not well thought of, he is less honorab...
SEEST THOU... ? Figure of speech _Erotesis._ App-6. MEAN. mean ones: i.e. men who are obscure....
_stand before_ Comp. 1 Kings 10:8. _mean_ "Heb. _obscure_" R.V. marg....
SEEST THOU A MAN DILIGENT IN HIS BUSINESS— Solomon does not merely commend industry and diligence, as some understand it; but something more, which the Hebrew word מהיר _mahir,_ plainly imports; namel...
TEXT Proverbs 22:22-29 22. Rob not the poor, because he is poor; Neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 23. For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them....
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. SEEST THOU A MAN DILIGENT IN HIS BUSINESS? HE SHALL STAND BEFORE KINGS - as Joseph, Nehem...
These proverbs are very unlike the preceding in tone, and style. The author's own personality is brought distinctly into view (Proverbs 22:17; Proverbs 23:15); he had a high opinion of the value of hi...
STAND BEFORE] i.e. serve (1 Samuel 16:21; 1 Kings 10:8)....
King Solomon built many great buildings. His workmen built palaces. And they built the magnificent Temple (house of God) in Jerusalem. Solomon respected a skilled workman. He knew that skills are impo...
LESSONS ABOUT WISDOM PROVERBS _KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 22 V1 It is better to be a responsible person than to have great wealth. It is better that people trust you than for you to receive silver and...
HE SHALL STAND BEFORE KINGS. — Shall attend upon them as their minister. (Comp. Genesis 41:46.) This verse is a tristich, containing three lines....
חָזִ֡יתָ אִ֤ישׁ ׀ מָ֘הִ֤יר בִּ מְלַאכְתֹּ֗ו לִֽ...
CHANNEL 23 THE TREATMENT OF THE POOR "The rich and the needy meet together; The Lord is the maker of them all."- Proverbs 22:2 "He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of his b...
Verse Proverbs 22:2. The question that naturally arises on reading this is, Where do they meet together? This proverb is often used as having reference to the sanctuary or house of prayer; but a very...
_Obscure. By industry he shall raise himself to notice. (Haydock) --- Kings employ those who are most active. (Calmet)_...
He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowled...
REFLECTIONS. READER! a name to live while virtually dead before God, is one of the most awful states into which our poor nature can possibly fall. But to be named with a good name in Christ which the...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 10 THROUGH 31. In chapter 10 begin the details which teach those who give ear how to avoid the snares into which the simple might fall, the path to be followe...
SEEST THOU A MAN DILIGENT IN HIS BUSINESS?.... In the business of his calling, be it what it will, whether for himself or his master; constant in it, swift, ready, and expeditious at it; who industrio...
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men]. Ver. 29. _Seest thou a man diligent._] God loves nimbleness; "what thou doest, do quickly...
_Seest thou a man diligent in his business_ Hebrew, מהיר, _expeditious_, as the word properly signifies; one of quick despatch, vigorous and speedy in executing what hath been well and wisely contrive...
V. 29. SEEST THOU A MAN DILIGENT IN HIS BUSINESS? one who is skilful, apt, diligent. HE SHALL STAND BEFORE KINGS, being invited to serve them with his counsel and with his ability; HE SHALL NOT STAND...
MEAN MEN: _ Heb._ obscure men...
DILIGENT; or, _expeditious_, as the word properly signifies; one of quick despatch, vigorous and speedy in executing what hath been well and wisely contrived. HE SHALL STAND BEFORE KINGS; he is fit to...
Proverbs 22:29 see H2372 (H8804) man H376 excels H4106 work H4399 stand H3320 (H8691) before H6440 kings...
Proverbs 22:29 _(with Romans 12:8; 1 Samuel 2:30)_ I. The Bible always recognises a basis of character which is found in the natural endowments of a man. The Bible does not glorify men because of bea...
CONTENTS: Warnings and instructions. CHARACTERS: God, Solomon. CONCLUSION: Those who walk humbly with God in obedience to the commands of His Word and in submission to the disposals of His providenc...
Proverbs 22:1. _A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches._ When a man lives revered for his piety, it is better than to be feared for his power. Proverbs 22:2. _The rich and the poor meet...
_Seest thou a man diligent in his business?_ he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. THE BIBLE IDEAL OF MAN The Bible is a history of human life and a picture of character...
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 22:29. DILIGENT, rather “_expert_,” _apt_.” _MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 22:29_ THE DESTINY OF THE DILIGENT I. THE DILIGENT MAN MEETS WITH DIVINE APPROVAL. The repeated co...
EXPOSITION PROVERBS 22:1 A GOOD NAME IS RATHER TO BE CHOSEN THAN GREAT RICHES. It will be observed that "good" in the Authorized Version is in italics, showing that the epithet is not expressed in th...
1 Kings 11:28; 2 Timothy 4:2; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Matthew 25:21;...
Before kings — He is fit to be employed in the affairs of princes....