Proverbs 22:29 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before meanh men. ”

Proverbs 22:29 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The gift of a quick and ready intellect is to lead to high office, it is not to be wasted on a work to which the obscure are adequate.
Proverbs 22:29 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Seest thou... ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6. mean . mean ones: i.e. men who are obscure.
Proverbs 22:29 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men . He shalt not stand before mean men - חשכים chashukkim, dark or obscure persons; men of no...
Proverbs 22:29 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Seest thou a man diligent in his business— Solomon does not merely commend industry and diligence, as some understand it; but something more, which the Hebrew word מהיר mahir, plainly imports; na...
Proverbs 22:29 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings - as Joseph,...
Proverbs 22:29 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

These proverbs are very unlike the preceding in tone, and style. The author's own personality is brought distinctly into view ( Proverbs 22:17-21 ; Proverbs 23:15 ); he had a high opinion of the val...
Proverbs 22:29 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

He shall stand before kings. — Shall attend upon them as their minister. (Comp. Genesis 41:46 .) This verse is a tristich, containing three lines.
Proverbs 22:29 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHANNEL 23 THE TREATMENT OF THE POOR "The rich and the needy meet together; The Lord is the maker of them all."- Proverbs 22:2 "He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed, for he giveth of...
Proverbs 22:29 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 22:2 . The question that naturally arises on reading this is, Where do they meet together? This proverb is often used as having reference to the sanctuary or house of prayer; but a ve...
Proverbs 22:29 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want. Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowle...
Proverbs 22:29 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Seest thou a man diligent in his business ?.... In the business of his calling, be it what it will, whether for himself or his master; constant in it, swift, ready, and expeditious at it; who indust...
Proverbs 22:29 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men]. Ver. 29. Seest thou a man diligent. ] God loves nimbleness; "what thou doest, do quick...
Proverbs 22:29 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Seest thou a man diligent in his business Hebrew, מהיר, expeditious , as the word properly signifies; one of quick despatch, vigorous and speedy in executing what hath been well and wisely contriv...
Proverbs 22:29 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Here is, 1. A plain intimation what a hard thing it is to find a trul...
Proverbs 22:29 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Diligent; or, expeditious , as the word properly signifies; one of quick despatch, vigorous and speedy in executing what hath been well and wisely contrived. He shall stand before kings; he is f...
Proverbs 22:29 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 22:29 . Diligent , rather “ expert ,” apt .” MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 22:29 THE DESTINY OF THE DILIGENT I. The diligent man meets with Divine approval . The r...
Proverbs 22:29 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Proverbs 22:29 (with Romans 12:8 ; 1 Samuel 2:30 ) I. The Bible always recognises a basis of character which is found in the natural endowments of a man. The Bible does not glorify men becaus...
Proverbs 22:29 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 22:1 . A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. When a man lives revered for his piety, it is better than to be feared for his power. Proverbs 22:2 . The rich and the poor...
Proverbs 22:29 - The Biblical Illustrator

Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. The Bible ideal of man The Bible is a history of human life and a picture of charact...
Proverbs 22:29 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches . It will be observed that "good" in the Authorized Version is in italics, showing that the epithet is not exp...
Proverbs 22:29 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

v. 29. Seest thou a man diligent in his business? one who is skilful, apt, diligent. He shall stand before kings, being invited to serve them with his counsel and with his ability; he shall not...
Proverbs 22:29 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 11:28 ; 2 Timothy 4:2 ; Ecclesiastes 9:10 ; Matthew 25:21 ; Matthew 25:23 ; Proverbs 10:4 ; Proverbs 12:24 ; Romans 12:11
Proverbs 22:29 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Before kings — He is fit to be employed in the affairs of princes.

Proverbs 22:29 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 22:29 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 22:29 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 22:29 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 22:29 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 22:29 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 22:29 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 22:29 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 22:29 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Proverbs 22:29 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 22:29 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 22:29 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 22:29 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 22:29 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 22:29 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes