John Wesley on Proverbs 29
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Proverbs29:8
Wrath - The wrath of God or of men, who were enraged against it.
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Proverbs29:9
Whether - Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate.
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Proverbs29:10
Seek - To preserve it.
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Proverbs29:15
Left - Suffered to follow his own will without restraint and chastening.
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Proverbs29:18
No vision - No prophecy; no publick preaching of God's word.
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Proverbs29:19
A servant - Who is so not only in condition, but also in the temper of his mind, disingenuous, and stubborn. Words - By mere words. Tho' - Though he know thy mind, and his own duty.
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Proverbs29:20
Hasty - Who is rash and heady in the management of his affairs.
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Proverbs29:21
Delicately - Allowing him too much freedom, and familiarity. A son - Will find him at last grow insolent, and forgetful of his servile condition.
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Proverbs29:24
Bewrayeth it not - Which he is bound to do for the publick good.
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Proverbs29:25
A snare - Is an occasion of many sins.
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Proverbs29:26
Judgment - The decision of his cause, and the success of all his endeavours.
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Proverbs29:4
Judgment - By the free and impartial exercise of justice. Gifts - Bribes.
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