WISE. Hebrew. _chokmoth_ (see note on Proverbs 1:2), wisdoms, plural (with verb in singular) for emphasis. Figure of speech _Hypallage_ (App-6). the true wisdom of women, which is put for the _wise_ woman. The word is pointed as an Adjective by mistake. See notes on Proverbs 1:20; Proverbs 9:1; Prov... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD. Hebrew. _Jehovah._ App-4. HIS WAYS. It may mean Jehovah's ways: i.e. he who turns out of His ways becomes an apostate, like the "strange" woman.... [ Continue Reading ]
MOUTH. Put by Figure of speech _Metonymy_ (of Cause), App-6, for what is spoken by it. OF PRIDE. Genitive of Possession, "pride's sceptre". See App-17 (3). On the one side, we have "pride", prating, and punishment; on the other side, prudence, piety, and preservation. LIPS. Put by Figure of speech... [ Continue Reading ]
OXEN. While these were multiplied, horses were prohibited.... [ Continue Reading ]
A FAITHFUL WITNESS, &C. See Matthew 26:60; Matthew 26:61; Revelation 1:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
SEEKETH. every scorner hath sought repeatedly. Note the past tense. AND FLNDETH IT NOT. Illustrations: the Pharisees (John 9:29. Compare Pro 7:52, and 1 Corinthians 2:14); Jews (Acts 13:41; Acts 13:45); Athenians (1 Corinthians 1:23; 1 Corinthians 2:8). UNDERSTANDETH. is discerning. Illustration:... [ Continue Reading ]
FOOLISH. Hebrew. _kesil_. See note on Proverbs 1:7. Same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 14:33. not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:1; Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 14:9; Proverbs 1:17; Proverbs 1:18;... [ Continue Reading ]
WISDOM. Hebrew. _chokma._ See note on Proverbs 1:2. THE PRUDENT. a prudent one. See note on "subtil", Genesis 3:1. IS TO UNDERSTAND. Not to vainly speculate about it, or to pry into the ways of others. DECEIT. lying. Hebrew. _ramah._ See note on Proverbs 11:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
MAKE. MOCK. The verb is singular, and probably the plural "fools" means "A great fool makes. mock", &c. SIN. guilt. The proper name for the trespass offering. Hebrew. _'asham_ (App-44.) Illustrations: the antediluvians (Luke 17:26; Luke 17:27; 1 Peter 3:20); Abner (2 Samuel 2:14); Haman (Esther 3:1... [ Continue Reading ]
HIS OWN BITTERNESS. the bitterness of his soul (Hebrew. _nephesh._ App-13). Illustrations: Hannah (1 Samuel 1:8); Joab (2 Samuel 19:5); the Shunammite (2 Kings 4:27); Haman (Esther 5:13); Job (Job 3); Herod (Mark 6:16). A STRANGER. an apostate. Hebrew. _zur._ See note on Proverbs 2:16; Proverbs 5:3... [ Continue Reading ]
THE WICKED. lawless ones. Hebrew. _rasha'._ App-44. See notes on Proverbs 14:32. TABERNACLE. a-tent, or dwelling. Hebrew. _'ohel._ App-40. Put by Figure of speech _Metonymy_ (of Adjunct), App-6, for the dwellers therein. THE UPRIGHT. upright ones (as in Proverbs 14:9).... [ Continue Reading ]
SEEMETH RIGHT. is pleasing. It only "seems" right, Illustrations: Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:27; 1 Kings 14:7. Compare Proverbs 3:7); Josiah (2 Chronicles 35:20); Jews (Acts 13:50; John 16:2. Compare Paul, Philippians 1:3; Philippians 1:4, and... [ Continue Reading ]
IS: i.e. may be. Illustrations: Nabal (1 Samuel 25:36; 1 Samuel 25:37); Solomon (Ecclesiastes 2:2); Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1; Daniel 5:30); Israelites (Amos 6:3); Babylon (Revelation 18:7; Revelation 18:8).... [ Continue Reading ]
FILLED. satisfied. FROM HIMSELF. Ginsburg thinks, "from his own doings. "Compare Jeremiah 17:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
WORD: or thing.... [ Continue Reading ]
EVIL. Hebrew. _ra a'._ See App-44. RAGETH. rusheth on. CONFIDENT. Hebrew. _batah._ App-69.... [ Continue Reading ]
WICKED DEVICES. deep schemes or intrigues.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE PRUDENT. prudent ones.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE EVIL. evil ones. Hebrew. _ra'a'._ App-44. THE RIGHTEOUS. a righteous one.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE POOR. A needy one. Hebrew. _rash._ See note on Proverbs 6:11. THE RICH. a rich man.... [ Continue Reading ]
SINNETH. Hebrew. _chata_ HATH MERCY ON. is gracious to. THE POOR. an afflicted one. Hebrew. _'anah._ See note on Proverbs 6:11. HAPPY. See note on Proverbs 3:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
MERCY. lovingkindness, or grace.... [ Continue Reading ]
SOULS. Hebrew. _nephesh._ App-13.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FEAR OF THE LORD. See note on Proverbs 1:7. STRONG CONFIDENCE. Illustrations: Abraham (Genesis 22:3; Hebrews 11:19); David (1 Samuel 30:6); Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 32:7; 2 Chronicles 32:8; 2 Chronicles 32:22); Shadrach and others (Daniel 3:17;... [ Continue Reading ]
DEPART FROM. avoid.... [ Continue Reading ]
UNDERSTANDING. discernment. Hebrew. _tebunah._ See note on Proverbs 1:2. HASTY OF SPIRIT. Illustrations: Rehoboam (1 Kings 12. Compare Proverbs 14:16, above); Jehoram (2 Kings 5:7); Martha (Luke 10:40). SPIRIT. Hebrew. _ruach._ App-9.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE POOR. a weak one. Hebrew. _dal_. See note on Proverbs 6:11. HIS MAKER. An ancient title found in the book of Job (Job 35:10), also in Proverbs 17:5. just as we speak of the "Creator". Used here because He is the Maker of the weak as well as the strong. We meet with it again in Isaiah 17:7; Isai... [ Continue Reading ]
THE WICKED. A lawless one. Heb _rasha_. DRIVEN AWAY IN HIS WICKEDNESS. thrust down IN HIS EVIL-DOING. Illustrations: Dathan (Numbers 16:33); Israel (Exodus 32:28; 1 Corinthians 10:7); Balaam (Numbers 31:8; Numbers 31:10; Revelation 2:14). Canaanites (Joshua 2:9; Joshua 5:1 [ Continue Reading ]
BUT, &C. The verb being feminine, may refer to "wisdom". If so we may render "and [even] in the midst of fools will make itself known".... [ Continue Reading ]
EXALTETH... BUT, &C. Illustrations: Deuteronomy 4:6. Deu 4:28. 1 Kings 9:7; 2 Chronicles 15:3 2 Chronicles 15:5, 2 Chronicles 15:6. compare Joshua 1:8; Joshua 10:42; Joshua 23:14 with Judges 1:2, & [ Continue Reading ]