Proverbs 29:9
What meaning of the proverbs 29:9 in the Bible?
What does Proverbs 29:9 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest."
What does Proverbs 29:9 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest."
Verse Proverbs 29:9. _WHETHER HE RAGE OR LAUGH_] _Coverdale_ translates, "Yf a wyse man go to lawe with a foole, whether he deale with him frendly or roughly he geteth no rest....
All modes of teaching - the stern rebuke or the smiling speech - are alike useless with the “foolish” man; there is “no rest.” The ceaseless cavilling goes on still....
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...
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...
FOOLISH. Hebrew. _'evil._ See note on Proverbs 1:7. Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 29:11; Proverbs 29:20....
_whether he rage_&c. This makes _the fool_the subject, as is more clearly brought out in R.V. marg., _He rageth and laugheth and there is no rest_. In R.V. text, however, _the wise man_is made the sub...
IF A WISE MAN CONTENDETH, &C.— _A wise man, contending in judgment with a foolish man, whether he is provoked or derided, remains unmoved._—Ver. 10. _Deceitful men hold the upright in little esteem; b...
CHAPTER 29 TEXT Proverbs 29:1-9 1. He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2. When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;...
If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. (IF) A WISE MAN CONTENDETH WITH A FOOLISH MAN, WHETHER HE RAGE OR LAUGH, (THERE IS) NO REST - (.) The wise...
29:9 fool, (e-8) Lit. 'a man, a fool' ( _ Ish eveel_ ). see ch. 1.7....
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 lif...
WHETHER HE RAGE OR LAUGH — i.e., whether the wise man treat him with sternness or good temper, yet “there is no rest,” the fool will not cease from his folly; or, the sense may be, “the fool rages and...
אִֽישׁ ־חָכָ֗ם נִ֭שְׁפָּט אֶת ־אִ֣ישׁ אֱוִ֑יל וְ רָגַ֥ז וְ֝ שָׂחַ֗ק וְ אֵ֣ין נָֽחַת׃...
CHAPTER 30 THE NEED OF REVELATION "Where no vision is, a people casts off restraint, but he that keepeth the law is happy."- Proverbs 29:18 THE form of the proverb shows that we are not to treat the...
Verse Proverbs 29:2. The sentiment of this proverb often recurs. On the surface it hardly appears to be true. To observe long issues is to be convinced of the absolute accuracy of the sentiment. Vers...
[If] a wise man contendeth with (c) a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest. (c) He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken....
_Rest; or bring him to hear reason. (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "a wise man shall rule nations; but the wicked being angry, is laughed at, and does not frighten."_...
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. The righteous considereth the cause of...
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 follow...
[IF] A WISE MAN CONTENDETH WITH A FOOLISH MAN,.... Enters into a controversy with him, either by word or writing, in order to convince him of his folly and wickedness, of his errors and mistakes; WHE...
Proverbs 29:9 [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest. Ver. 9. _If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man._] Such fools were the Pharisees, thoug...
_If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man_ Debating any matter with him, or endeavouring to convince him of any error; _whether he_ The wise man, _rage_ (_is angry_) _or laugh_ That is, whether he...
DESCRIPTION OF STUBBORNNESS AND DISOBEDIENCE...
This FIFTH SECTION now has similarities to the fourth, but carries us further, for if the fourth stresses mainly the testing of ways and walk. This dwells more upon results, that is the recompenses of...
IF A WISE MAN CONTENDETH WITH A FOOLISH MAN; either judicially or otherwise debating any matter with him, endeavouring to convince him of any error; WHETHER HE, the wise man, rageth (or is angry) or l...
Proverbs 29:9 wise H2450 man H376 contends H8199 (H8737) foolish H191 man H376 rages H7264 (H8804) laughs H7832 (H8804) peace H5183 Proverbs 26:4; Ecclesiastes 10:13; Matthew 7:6,...
CONTENTS: Warnings and instructions. CHARACTERS: God. CONCLUSION: Those who never regard the Word of God are an easy prey to the enemy of souls. A confidence in God and His Word enables one to look...
Proverbs 29:1. _He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck._ The Greeks have a similar proverb. Οι πολλα πταιοντες και μη κολαζομενοι φοβεισθαι και δεδοικεναι οφειλουοιν. Αυξεται γαρ αυτοις τα τ...
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 29:8. BRING A CITY, etc., literally, “_set a city on fire_.” PROVERBS 29:9. The second clause should rather be “_he rageth and laugheth (i.e._, the fool), _and there is no...
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...
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy (Proverbs 29:1). That is a heavy, heavy proverb. The person that is often reproved by God. How m...
Ecclesiastes 10:13; Matthew 11:17; Matthew 7:6; Proverbs 26:4...
THE WAY OF THE RIGHTEOUS Proverbs 29:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The time when God shall say "it is enough." Our verse, as a whole, reads thus: "He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall s...
Whether — Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate....