Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible
Proverbs 13:14
Such vv. as this indicate the existence of a definite class of wise men, whose teachings were highly esteemed.
Such vv. as this indicate the existence of a definite class of wise men, whose teachings were highly esteemed.
Verse Proverbs 13:14. _THE LAW OF THE WISE_ IS _A FOUNTAIN OF LIFE_] Perhaps it would be better to translate, "The law is to the wise man a fountain of life." It is the same to him as the "vein of li...
CHAPTER 13 THE CONTRAST: ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE The contrast in Proverbs concerning the righteous and the wicked is continued in this chapter, showing mostly the advantage of the righteous, illust...
PROVERBS 13. This chapter has little that is fresh and no new groups of proverbs. We have a well-known reference to the weariness of waiting for a hope that comes not (Proverbs 13:12 and Proverbs 13:1...
THE WISE. a wise one....
TEXT Proverbs 13:10-17 10. By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom. 11. Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increa...
The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. THE LAW OF THE WISE (IS) A FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, TO DEPART FROM THE SNARES OF DEATH. "The law of the wise" is the law God,...
LESSONS ABOUT WISDOM PROVERBS _KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 13 V1 A wise son obeys his father’s instructions. Someone who insults other people will not listen to words of correction....
Our church leaders and teachers need wisdom. They should respect God. Their lives should please God. Then when they teach, the people will benefit from their words. Ordinary wisdom can save a person...
THE LAW OF THE WISE. — Or, rather, _his instruction._ (Comp. Proverbs 10:11.) SNARES OF DEATH. — Set by the devil (2 Timothy 2:26)....
תֹּורַ֣ת חָ֭כָם מְקֹ֣ור חַיִּ֑ים לָ֝ ס֗וּר מִ
CHAPTER 14 PRIDE AND HUMILITY "A wise son heareth his father's instruction, but a scorner heareth not rebuke."- Proverbs 13:1 “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth correction, but he tha...
Verse Proverbs 13:2. Compare this with Proverbs 12:14. As the words of a good man benefit himself as well as others, so the evil deeds of transgressors react upon themselves. Verse Proverbs 13:5. The...
_That. Septuagint, "but the fool is slain in the snare." (Haydock)_...
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Good understanding gi...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 10 THROUGH 31. In chapter 10 begin the details which teach those who give ear how to avoid the snares into which the simple might fall, the path to be followe...
THE LAW OF THE WISE [IS] A FOUNTAIN OF LIFE,.... Or "doctrine" n; the doctrine of those who are taught by the word, and are wise unto salvation; the words or doctrines of the wise, which are given for...
The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Ver. 14. _The law of the wise is as a well of life._] Or, The law to the wise is a fountain, &c., whence he may draw t...
_Whoso despiseth_ Or wilfully and presumptuously disobeys, _the word_ Namely, the word of God, which is called the word, by way of eminence; _shall be destroyed_ Except he repent and return to obedien...
V. 14. THE LAW OF THE WISE IS A FOUNTAIN OF LIFE, his teaching being like a spring which yields new understanding and strength every day, TO DEPART FROM THE SNARES OF DEATH, for wisdom enables him to...
THE LAW; the doctrine, instruction, or counsel; as the word law is frequently understood in Scripture. OF THE WISE; of holy men, who are commonly called wise, as sinners are called fools, in this book...
Proverbs 13:14 law H8451 wise H2450 fountain H4726 life H2416 turn H5493 (H8800) snares H4170 death H4194...
THOSE WHO WANT THEIR HOPES AND DESIRES FULFILLED MUST RESPOND GOD'S WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING, HEEDING THOSE WHO TEACH THEM, AND IT WILL BE TO THEM A TREE OF LIFE AND SWEETNESS TO THEIR INNER BEING (PR...
CONTENTS: Proverbs contrasting good and evil. CHARACTERS: God. CONCLUSION: The destruction of sinners is unavoidable, for God's wrath pursues them, and whom God pursues is sure to be overtaken. The...
Proverbs 13:1. A _wise son heareth his father's instruction._ This maxim is in substance often repeated, it being of the last importance to hear the wisdom of a father proceeding from so much love, an...
_The law of the wise is a fountain of life._ THE LAW OF THE GOOD I. The good are ruled by law--“The law of the wise.” What is law? The clearest and most general idea I have of it is--rule of motion....
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 13:14. LAW, rather “doctrine,” “instruction.” _MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 13:14_ LIVING BY RULE I. THE WISE MAN LIVES BY RULE OR ACCORDING TO LAW. “The law of the wise.”...
EXPOSITION VERSE 13:1-15:19 Second section in this collection. PROVERBS 13:1 A WISE SON HEARETH HIS FATHER'S INSTRUCTION. The Authorized Version introduces the verb from the second member. The Hebr...
In the thirteenth chapter of Proverbs, there is a continuation of the contrasting of the righteous with the wicked, the wise and the scorner, the transgressor and the good man. A wise son hears his fa...
2 Samuel 22:6; 2 Samuel 22:7; Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 14:27;...
The law — The instruction, or counsel; as the word law, is frequently understood in scripture....