4. A CROWN, etc.] Possibly there may be a reference to the crown worn on their wedding-day by bride and bridegroom (Song of Solomon 3:11; Song of Solomon 8:9). In Damascus the bridal crown consists of a silver hoop covered with a network of strings of corals. On this net are fastened strings of gold... [ Continue Reading ]
Two kinds of plans.... [ Continue Reading ]
Their very words are an ambush, meant to cause destruction.... [ Continue Reading ]
Even a poor man in those days could afford to have a slave (cp. Exodus 21:32), and such a man, although others might look down on him, would be happier than a person who maintained much state and show but was starving all the while. 11. Follow a regular business: to be occupied with 'vain things' ... [ Continue Reading ]
Read, 'Wickedness is the net of evil men.' Their ovm badness entraps them.... [ Continue Reading ]
A fool blurts out his annoyance: a wise man is in. no hurry to publish the insult he has received.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thoughtless talk inflicts grievous wounds: if a wise man is present he heals them.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE COUNSELLORS OF PEACE] Those who promote prosperity.... [ Continue Reading ]
MISCHIEF] i.e. calamity (Proverbs 17:20; Proverbs 28:14).... [ Continue Reading ]
'Still waters run deep.' 'Empty vessels make the most sound.'... [ Continue Reading ]
UNDER TRIBUTE] forced to do taskwork (1 Kings 9:21).... [ Continue Reading ]
MORE EXCELLENT THAN] RV 'is a guide to.' SEDUCETH THEM] RV 'causeth them to err.'... [ Continue Reading ]
He is too lazy to look after his own food (Proverbs 19:24).... [ Continue Reading ]