SECTION IV., PROVERBS 25-29. The title of this section adds to the
tradition of a Solomonic collection of proverbs the further tradition
of literary activity in the time of Hezekiah. The same general
considerations hold good of this section as of Proverbs 10-24. (See
Introduction.) It also shows sig... [ Continue Reading ]
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,... [ Continue Reading ]