PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:1 Proverbs 1:1 of Solomon. Here begins
what may be called the “proverbs proper.” They are short,
individual sayings, in contrast to the longer wisdom poems of chs.
Proverbs 1:1. Often, however, individual proverbs are grouped together
into small collections which give th... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:4 MAKES RICH. See v. Proverbs 10:22.
The DILIGENT is another name applied to the wise (see Introduction:
Reading Proverbs). The gift of persistence is the Lord’s primary
means of providing for his people’s material needs (see v. Proverbs
10:3). The contrasts of vv. Prove... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:6 Neither the BLESSINGS... ON THE HEAD
OF THE RIGHTEOUS nor the VIOLENCE that is hidden by the MOUTH OF THE
WICKED are necessarily obvious to an observer who sees only external
facts (v. Proverbs 10:6). However, the one who is WISE OF HEART (v.
Proverbs 10:8) will walk S... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:12 The wicked are described as
concealing violence (vv. Proverbs 10:6, Proverbs 10:11) or HATRED (vv.
Proverbs 10:12, Proverbs 10:18). They deceive others for their own
sinful purposes. The one who is wise seeks the good of others even
when he or she is the offended part... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:15 The proverb reflects on the benefit
of WEALTH and the harmful effect of POVERTY. Wealth can be like a
STRONG CITY, providing safety, resources, and protection against
misfortune. Poverty leads to difficulty and thus should not be
embraced out of laziness or romanticis... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:22 This verse, at the center of vv.
Proverbs 10:12, teaches an important truth about both the source and
the nature of wealth. Since it is the BLESSING OF THE LORD that MAKES
RICH, one must seek wealth through righteous means. A person’s hope
should come not from materia... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:27 As a general rule, THE FEAR OF THE
LORD PROLONGS LIFE because of the Lord’s blessing (compare Proverbs
9:11; Deuteronomy 5:16). Likewise, as a general rule, THE YEARS OF THE
WICKED WILL BE SHORT, whether because the Lord brings about premature
death as a judgment or b... [ Continue Reading ]
PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:30 The phrases WILL NEVER BE REMOVED
and WILL NOT DWELL indicate that the LAND here refers to the promised
end of the righteous path (see note on 2:21–22).
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PROVERBS—NOTE ON PROVERBS 10:31 The repetition of the MOUTH OF THE
RIGHTEOUS (see v. Proverbs 10:11) and the MOUTH OF THE WICKED (see vv.
Proverbs 10:6, Proverbs 10:11) acts as a frame around vv. Proverbs
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