Proverbs 10 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. The book is a compilation of several wisdom literature collections, with the heading in 1. Outside of the united kingdom, the kjv is in the public domain. In other words, god wants us to have a high moral standard.
A verse by verse study guide for the book of proverbs. In the first and last parts of the book, the proverbs are arranged in clusters. A wise son that is, prudent, and especially virtuous and godly, as this word commonly signifies in this book, and in many other parts of scripture. Hebrew reads but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. The book of proverbs is presented as the counsel and wisdom of a royal couple to their son. Here begins the second part of the book, proverbs 10. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The most popular bible verses from the chapter proverbs 10. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
The book of proverbs topics controlling the tongue, selfimage, selfcontrol. New internation version niv niv a wise son maketh a glad father. The proverbs of solomon the son of david, king of israel. Proverbs chapter 10 kjv king james version 1 the proverbs of solomon. Illgotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 30 is the 30th chapter of the book of proverbs in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. An available friend is better than an unavailable relative. A simple person is someone who is easily led astray. Though part of a larger body of wisdom literature that includes job, psalms, ecclesiastes, and the song of solomon, the book of proverbs is unique. The first nine chap ters of the book of proverbs present us with a most interesting specimen of acceptable words. Within the united kingdom, the rights to the kjv are vested in the crown. It is an entire godbreathed and divinely authorized manual on how to raise little kings and queens.
He that winketh with the eye instead of the latter clause, on which see proverbs 10. Proverbs 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. The proverbs are too often neglected by christians today, but they are also too often misunderstood. Proverbs chapter 10, the wise and the foolish contrasted. Bibles niv, kjv, tev, rsv, moffatt, jewish translation 1917, occasional. Proverbs 10 contrasting lives, contrasting destinies proverbs 10. Proverbs pulls together the most important 5 of the over 3,000 proverbs pondered by solomon 1 kings 4. A remarkable connection between the book of proverbs and the world of work occurs at the end of the book. Most poems have two lines, and each poem is one verse long. Hear, my son, your fathers instruction, and forsake not your mothers teaching proverbs 1. Lady wisdom, who we meet at the beginning of the book prov. The authorized version or king james version kjv, 1611, 1769. Proverbs 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
Some pitfalls frequently warned against in the book of proverbs. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. This is the holy book of proverbs, known simply as the proverbs. If a pers on is immoral, or unfair they are not wise. Proverbs 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. But lets go one step further and notice in particular the value of the book of proverbs in regards to. The word proverb means to be like, thus proverbs is a book of comparisons between common, concrete images and lifes most profound truths. Proverbs 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Solomons presentation of the book of proverbs has followed the pattern of much. Like paul, he exhorts, comforts, and charges, as a father doth his children. A faithful open reproving of sin is more likely to promote the peace of society.
About book of proverbs kjv chapter 1 the book of proverbs can be loosely translated as guidelines for christians outside of the 10 commandments. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the ultimate commentary on proverbs. Many of the proverbs in this chapter relate to the good government of the tongue, without which mens religion is vain. Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. Other forerunner commentary entries containing proverbs 9. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. The very simplicity of these axiomatic expressions, along with their common, everyday meaning, is. There are a number of helpful commentaries on proverbs, and the following are five of the best. Reading the proverbs will give an inexperienced person experience without having. The second major section in the book of proverbs is proverbs 10. Proverbs 10, new living translation nlt the bible app. Proverbs 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. Read proverbs 10 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Hitherto we have been in the porch or preface to the proverbs, here they begin.
The first clause is simply a hebraic way of saying, dont desert tried and true friends. The book of proverbs is the central wisdom book of the old testament. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary. A wise 2450 son 1121 maketh a glad 8055 8762 father 1. Study the bible online using commentary on proverbs 10 and. The septuagint makes this plain by rendering, a weight great and small, and measures double see on proverbs 11.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the old testament book of proverbs chapters 1 to 9. Study proverbs 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with. Proverbs the book of proverbs the king james version. A collective wisdom on the bible kindle edition by barnes, albert, clarke, adam, henry, matthew, spurgeon, charles h. The lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. The book of proverbs is a collection of practical life wisdom given mostly in short, memorable statements. The principles of the proverbs of solomon are piety, charity, justice, benevolence, and true prudence. Proverbs 10 to 22 free bible commentary in easy english. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Their universal purity proves that they are the word of god. Proverbs 10 niv proverbs of solomon the proverbs of. Proverbs chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new. These words suggest to us an image of a disturbed country with a massive fortified tower standing in its midst, ready to serve as a refuge for the peasants, who till the fields when all is peaceful, but who flee to the tower for shelter when they see the enemy scouring over the plain.
Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The ephah was a dry measure, being onetenth of the homer, and occupying the same position in solids as the bath did in liquids. About the proverbs wise words of solomon proverbs 10. There is in them an inimitable union of admonitory fidelity, and enticing and subduing kindness. The holy bible book 20 proverbs kjv dramatized audio. The middle section contains a random collection of individual proverbs, many of which can be grouped by topic author. Commentary for proverbs 10 through the whole of the proverbs, we are to look for somewhat beyond the first sense the passage may imply, and this we shall find to be christ.
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