Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. LET ANOTHER MAN PRAISE THEE ... A STRANGER, AND NOT THINE OWN LIPS. One might may as to , Though I may not 'boast of tomorrow,' and of what I shall do in it, surely I may boast of what I have already done. Nay, thou shouldest not boast of thine own doings at all, but leave it to another, or even a stranger (who cannot be biased in judgment by partiality), to praise thee. "A stranger," if there were any reason to blame, would not hesitate to do so....

Verse Proverbs 27:2. _LET ANOTHER MAN PRAISE THEE, AND NOT THINE OWN MOUTH_] We have a similar proverb, which illustrates this: "Self-praise is no commendation....

ANOTHER - An “alienus” rather than “alius.” Praise to be worth anything must be altogether independent....

EXPOSITION PROVERBS 27:1 These verses are grouped in pairs, each two being connected in subject. PROVERBS 27:1 BOAST NOT THYSELF OF TOMORROW. He boasts himself (Proverbs 25:14) of tomorrow who counts upon it presumptuously, settles that he will do this or that, as if his life was in his own power, and he could make sure of time. This is blindness and arrogance. FOR THOU KNOWEST NOT WHAT A DAY MAY BRING FORTH. Our Lord gave a lesson on this matter in the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:1.); and an analogous warning, based on our ver

LET ANOTHER MAN PRAISE THEE, AND NOT THINE OWN MOUTH,.... Men should do those things which are praiseworthy; and should do them openly, that they may be seen and praised for them: for it is honourable to have such a character as Demetrius had, who had a good report of all men; and as the brother had, whose praise in the Gospel was in all the churches. To be commended by others, by any but a man's self, is to his credit and reputation; but nothing more hurtful to it than self-commendation; see 2 Corinthians 10:18; in some cases it is right for a man indeed to commend himself, when the glory of God, the credit of religion, the cause of truth and self-vindication, require it; as the prophet Samuel, the Apostle Paul, and others, have been obliged to do, 1 Samuel 12:3, c....

Proverbs 27:1. _Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth._ Let us never boast of future days and years, or what we mean to do when we come to any age, or what shall be our position when we grow gray. Let us never boast of anything in the future, for we cannot tell what even a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:2. _Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips._ For he who praises himself writes himself down a fool in capital letters. Proverbs 27:3. _A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both._ One might endure almost any sort of

V. INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO SOLOMON In the three Chapter s which follow 27-29 we find the change we have noticed before. These proverbs are addressed to a person and the phrases “My son” and the personal address, “thou,” “thy” and “thyself,” are again used in these Chapter s. Like the previous sections, so here we find instructions which were given to Solomon. CHAPTER 27 INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS The opening proverb warns against procrastination. No one can be sure of what the next day may bring forth.True wisdom is not to trust the future day, for it may never come, nor are we to dwell in the past. While it is today we must live and act and leave nothing undone which can be done today. How true this is of salvation which is offered for today--now is the day of salvation. How many have been lost forever by procrastination, by thinking a more convenient time would come. Well has one said,...

A collection of aphorisms on various subjects. PROVERBS 27:3. _cf._ Sir_22:14 f. The comparison suggests that vexation is out of place. It is the fool that is a bore, not his anger. Proverbs 27:4 a Lit. ruthlessness of wrath, torrent of anger, or wrath is ruthlessness, anger a torrent. Proverbs 27:6. profuse: a doubtful translation of an obscure Heb. word, although Matthew 26:49 (viz. the force of κατὰ? in κατεφίλησεν) is quoted in support. AV deceitful depends upon an emendation following the Lat. Pr

LET ANOTHER MAN PRAISE THEE. Illustrations: Centurion (Matthew 8:10); John (Matthew 11:11. Joh 5:35); Luke (Co Proverbs 1:4; Proverbs 1:14; 2 Timothy 4:11); Epaphroditus (Philippians 1:2; Philippians 1:25). No Hebrew for "man", here. THEE... THINE. Second person. STRANGER. one unknown. Hebrew. _nakar._ See note on...

CHAPTER 27 TEXT Proverbs 27:1-9 1. Boast not thyself of tomorrow; For thou knowest now what a day may bring forth. 2. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips. 3. A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both. 4. Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy? 5. Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. 6. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse. 7. The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry every bitter thing is sweet. 8. As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place. 9. Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So