Geneva Study Bible Commentary
Proverbs 29:6
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a (b) snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
(b) He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others.
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a (b) snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.
(b) He is always ready to fall into the snare that he lays for others.
While the offence of the wicked, rising out of a confirmed habit of evil, becomes snare for his destruction; the righteous, even if he offend, is forgiven and can still rejoice in his freedom from con...
CHAPTER 29 THE FINAL INSTRUCTIONS These final instructions given in proverbs cover the similar ground as those in the previous Chapter s. Wisdom shines out in each, and the contents of every proverb s...
PROVERBS 29:2. _cf._ Proverbs 11:10 f., Proverbs 28:12. Proverbs 29:4. he that exacteth gifts: lit. a man of presen
THE RIGHTEOUS. a righteous one....
_a snare_ in which, though perhaps he laid it for others (Psalms 9:15-16), he himself shall be taken, and so have sorrow, in contrast to the "joy and singing" of the righteous....
CHAPTER 29 TEXT Proverbs 29:1-9 1. He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2. When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice;...
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. IN THE TRANSGRESSION OF AN EVIL MAN (THERE IS) A SNARE (he brings ruin on himself by his transgressio...
29:6 sing (d-16) Or 'shout,' as Isaiah 24:14 ....
KINGS AND FATHERS 3. Cp. the prodigal son (Luke 15)....
His transgression is the snare which catches and ruins him....
LESSONS ABOUT WISDOM PROVERBS _KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 29 V1 A man might refuse to change his behaviour, even if many people try to correct him. A terrible trouble will suddenly ruin that man’s lif...
This evil man causes his own problems. But a good person has great joy. So he sings. V7 Good people want fair laws that will help poor people. But wicked men do not want this. V8 Insults will cause...
IN THE TRANSGRESSION OF AN EVIL MAN THERE IS A SNARE. — For he knows not how by repentance to escape God’s wrath. BUT THE RIGHTEOUS DOTH SING AND REJOICE. — Being assured of God’s mercy to those who...
בְּ פֶ֤שַֽׁע אִ֣ישׁ רָ֣ע מֹוקֵ֑שׁ וְ֝ צַדִּ֗י
CHAPTER 30 THE NEED OF REVELATION "Where no vision is, a people casts off restraint, but he that keepeth the law is happy."- Proverbs 29:18 THE form of the proverb shows that we are not to treat the...
Verse Proverbs 29:2. The sentiment of this proverb often recurs. On the surface it hardly appears to be true. To observe long issues is to be convinced of the absolute accuracy of the sentiment. Vers...
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. The righteous considereth the cause of...
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...
IN THE TRANSGRESSION OF AN EVIL MAN [THERE IS] A SNARE,.... Or, according to the accents in some copies, "in the transgression of a man is an evil snare", as Aben Ezra observes the words may be read;...
In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. Ver. 6. _In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare._] Or, A cord - viz., to strangle his jo...
_A man that flattereth his neighbour_ That praiseth, or applaudeth, another in a sinful state or practice; _spreadeth a net for his feet _ Kills him under a pretence of kindness; is an occasion of his...
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare, he is caught in his own wickedness; BUT THE RIGHTEOUS DOTH SING AND REJOICE, not only for a moment, but constantly, on account of the good fortune...
DESCRIPTION OF STUBBORNNESS AND DISOBEDIENCE...
This FIFTH SECTION now has similarities to the fourth, but carries us further, for if the fourth stresses mainly the testing of ways and walk. This dwells more upon results, that is the recompenses of...
THERE IS A SNARE; his sin will bring him to dreadful horrors and certain ruin. DOTH SING AND REJOICE, because he hath sweet peace in his own conscience, and assurance of present safety and eternal hap...
Proverbs 29:6 transgression H6588 evil H7451 man H376 snared H4170 righteous H6662 sings H7442 (H8799) rejoices H8056
CONTENTS: Warnings and instructions. CHARACTERS: God. CONCLUSION: Those who never regard the Word of God are an easy prey to the enemy of souls. A confidence in God and His Word enables one to look...
Proverbs 29:1. _He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck._ The Greeks have a similar proverb. Οι πολλα πταιοντες και μη κολαζομενοι φοβεισθαι και δεδοικεναι οφειλουοιν. Αυξεται γαρ αυτοις τα τ...
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 29:7. CONSIDERETH. Literally _knoweth_. Zöckler and Delitzsch translate the latter clause, “_the godless discern, or understand not, knowledge_.” _MAIN HOMILETICS OF Prover...
EXPOSITION This chapter reinforces many precept given previously. PROVERBS 29:1 HE THAT BEING OFTEN REPROVED HARDENETH HIS NECK; literally, _a man of reproofs—_one_ _who has had a long experience of...
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy (Proverbs 29:1). That is a heavy, heavy proverb. The person that is often reproved by God. How ma...
1 John 1:4; 1 Peter 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:26; Isaiah 8:14; Isaiah 8:15;...
THE WAY OF THE RIGHTEOUS Proverbs 29:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The time when God shall say "it is enough." Our verse, as a whole, reads thus: "He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall su...