Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Proverbs 29
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Proverbs29:2
2. (Compare Pr 11:10; 28:28).
in authority--(Compare Margin), increased in power.
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Proverbs29:3
3. (Compare Pr 4:6, 7; 10:1, &c.).
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Proverbs29:4
4. by judgment--that is, righteous decisions, opposed to those procured by gifts (compare Pr 28:21), by which good government is perverted.
land--for nation.
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Proverbs29:5
5. (Compare Pr 26:28).
spreadeth ... feet--By misleading him as to his real character, the flatterer brings him to evil, prepared by himself or others.
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Proverbs29:6
6. In--or, "By"
the transgression--he is brought into difficulty (Pr 12:13), but the righteous go on prospering, and so sing or rejoice.
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Proverbs29:7
7. considereth--literally, "knows," as Psa 1:6.
the cause--that is, in courts of justice (compare Pr 29:14). The voluntary neglect of it by the wicked (Pr 28:27) occasions oppression.
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Proverbs29:8
8. Scornful men--those who contemptuously disregard God's law.
bring--(Compare Margin), kindle strife.
turn away wrath--that is, "abate wrath."
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Proverbs29:9
9. contendeth--that is, in law.
whether ... laugh--The fool, whether angry or good-humored, is unsettled; or referring the words to the wise man, the sense is, that all his efforts, severe or gentle, are unavailing to pacify the fool.
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Proverbs29:10
10. bloodthirsty--(Compare Margin), murderers (Psa 5:6; 26:9).
hate, &c.--(Pr 1:11; Ge 3:4).
seek ... soul--that is, to preserve it.
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Proverbs29:11
11. (Compare Pr 12:16; 16:32).
mind--or, "spirit," for anger or any ill passion which the righteous restrain.
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Proverbs29:12
12. His servants imitate him.
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Proverbs29:13
13. (Compare Pr 22:2).
deceitful man--literally, "man of vexations," an exactor.
the Lord ... their eyes--sustains their lives (1Sa 14:27; Psa 13:3); that is, both depend on Him, and He will do justice.
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Proverbs29:14
14. (Compare Pr 20:28; 25:5). Such is the character of the King of kings (Psa 72:4, 12).
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Proverbs29:15
15. (Compare Pr 13:24; 23:13).
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Proverbs29:16
16. (Compare Pr 29:2, 12; Psa 12:1-8).
shall see ... fall--and triumph in it (Psa 37:34-38; 58:10, 11).
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Proverbs29:17
17. (Compare Pr 29:3, 15; Pr 19:18).
give thee rest--peace and quiet (compare Pr 29:9).
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Proverbs29:18
18. no vision--instruction in God's truth, which was by prophets, through visions (1Sa 3:1).
people perish--(Compare Margin), are deprived of moral restraints.
keepeth the law--has, and observes, instruction (Pr 14:11, 34; Psa 19:11).
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Proverbs29:19
19. A servant--who lacks good principle.
corrected--or discovered.
will not answer--that is, will not obey.
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Proverbs29:20
20. (Compare Pr 21:5).
hasty in ... words?--implying self-conceit (Pr 26:12).
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Proverbs29:21
21. become his son--assume the place and privileges of one.
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Proverbs29:22
22. (Compare Pr 15:18). Such are delighted by discord and violence.
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Proverbs29:23
23. (Compare Pr 16:18; 18:12).
honour ... spirit--or, "such shall lay hold on honor" (Pr 11:16).
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Proverbs29:24
24. hateth ... soul--(Compare Pr 8:36).
heareth cursing--(Le 5:1), risks the punishment, rather than reveal truth.
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Proverbs29:25
25. The fear ... snare--involves men in difficulty (compare Pr 29:6).
shall be safe--(Compare Margin; Pr 18:10).
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Proverbs29:26
26. (Compare Margin; Psa 27:8). God alone will and can do exact justice.
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Proverbs29:27
27. (Compare Pr 3:32). On last clause, compare Pr 29:16; Psa 37:12.
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Proverbs29:1
CHAPTER 29
Pr 29:1-27.
1. hardeneth ... neck--obstinately refuses counsel (2Ki 17:14; Ne 9:16).
destroyed--literally, "shivered" or "utterly broken to pieces."
without remedy--literally, "without healing" or repairing.
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