Proverbs 29:20

Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. A MAN ... HASTY IN HIS WORDS (; ; )? THERE IS MORE HOPE OF A FOOL ... says the same of a 'man wise in his own conceit.' Self-sufficiency and loquacity are close akin....

EXPOSITION This chapter reinforces many precept given previously. PROVERBS 29:1 HE THAT BEING OFTEN REPROVED HARDENETH HIS NECK; literally, _a man of reproofs—_one_ _who has had a long experience of rebukes and warnings. Compare "a man of sorrows" (Isaiah 53:3). The hardening of the neck is a metaphor derived from obstinate draught animals who will not submit to the yoke (Deuteronomy 10:16; Jeremiah 2:20; Jeremiah 27:8). Christ calls his yoke easy, and bids his followers

SEEST THOU A MAN [THAT IS] HASTY IN HIS WORDS,.... Swift to speak either before God or men; that takes upon him to speak upon a subject, or return an answer to a question, before he has thoroughly thought of it, and well considered it, and digested what he should say; see Ecclesiastes 5:2; or "hasty in matters" x; in his business; runs rashly and precipitately into things, without duly considering within himself what is right and proper to be done, and without taking the advice of others; [THERE IS] MORE HOPE OF A FOOL THAN OF HIM; of one that has not the gift of elocution, or not so much sagacity in business, and yet takes time to think, and advises with others. x אץ בדבריו "praecipitem in negotiis suis", Vatablus, Piscator; "in rebus suis", Mercerus....

CHAPTER 29 THE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS These final instructions given in proverbs cover the similar ground as those in the previous Chapter s. Wisdom shines out in each, and the contents of every proverb shows that the author is not Solomon but He who is perfect in knowledge. “He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” Scripture abounds with examples of cases of hardening the neck and the heart, like Pharaoh, Ahab and others. This proverb will be finally proven to be the truth when an ungodly age will end with judgment for those who were often reproved and continue in sin. Once more the sin of flattery is mentioned. “A man that flattereth his neighbor spreadeth a net for his feet” Proverbs 29:5. Flattery is akin to lying and can never be right, but is always a mistake, which results in the gravest consequences. More servants

PROVERBS 29:2. _cf._ Proverbs 11:10 f., Proverbs 28:12. Proverbs 29:4. he that exacteth gifts: lit. a man of presents. Proverbs 29:9 b. Who is the subject? If it is the wise man, the meaning is that however he treats his opponent, seriously or lightly, he cannot end the matter. If it is the fool, the thought will be that he shows no decorum of manner. The proverb seems directed against a wise man's going to law with a fool....

SEEST THOU, &C? Note Figure of speech _Erotesis_ (App-6), for emphasis. MAN. Hebrew. _'ish_. App-14....

Comp. James 1:26....

TEXT Proverbs 29:19-27 19. A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed. 20. Seest thou a man that is hasty in words? There is more hope of a fool than of him. 21. He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at last. 22. An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression. 23. A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor. 24. Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul; He heareth the adjuration and uttereth nothing. 25. The fear of man bringeth a snare; But whoso putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be safe. 26. Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.

KINGS AND FATHERS 3. Cp. the prodigal son (Luke 15)....

LESSONS ABOUT WISDOM PROVERBS _KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 29 V1 A man might refuse to change his behaviour, even if many people try to correct him. A terrible trouble will suddenly ruin that man’s life. No remedy can save him. V2 When good people succeed, everybody is happy. When wicked people rule, everybody suffers. V3 A man’s wisdom brings joy to his father....