Proverbs 26:1
The Palestinian seasons were more regular than ours (1 Samuel 12:17).... [ Continue Reading ]
The Palestinian seasons were more regular than ours (1 Samuel 12:17).... [ Continue Reading ]
FOOLS. SLUGGARDS. TALKERS 1-12. The vv. refer chiefly to fools.... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a contradiction of the idea that the deity invoked in a curse was bound to inflict it (Genesis 27:33; Judges 17:2). The undeserved curse is compared to the aimless movements of a bird. 4, 5. Answer or not, according to circumstances (Matthew 12:30; Mark 9:39).... [ Continue Reading ]
'He that sends a fool means to follow him.'... [ Continue Reading ]
A fool is no more qualified to use a proverb than a lame man his legs.... [ Continue Reading ]
This may be read, 'As he that bindeth,' etc. It should not be 'bound' there. Or, 'As a bag of gems,' etc. (RV). That is not the place for them.... [ Continue Reading ]
The proverb seems to be directed against employing fools and strangers, but it is impossible to be sure how the Hebrew words at the beginning of the v. originally ran.... [ Continue Reading ]
RM 'A passing dog,' which does not know you. 18-28. The evil effects of much speaking. 18, 19. Sport to them is death to others.... [ Continue Reading ]
For coal read 'bellows.'... [ Continue Reading ]
A potsherd covered with the lead oxide which remains after silver has been refined looks valuable, but is worthless; so are 'fervent lips and a wicked heart' (RV): cp. Luke 22:47.... [ Continue Reading ]