Proverbs 28:26 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. ”

Proverbs 28:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

The contrast between the wisdom of him who trusts in the Lord, and the folly of self-trust.
Proverbs 28:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Second Division, Proverbs 28 f. In general character this division resembles Section II., consisting chiefly of antithetic couplets. Proverbs 28:2 b. The text is uncertain, and various render...
Proverbs 28:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

his... heart, &c. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Part), App-6, for himself. Illustrations: Hazael ( 2 Kings 8:13 );. Johanan ( Jeremiah 42:7-22 ; Jeremiah 43:1-7 ); Peter ( Matthew 2...
Proverbs 28:26 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 819 SELF-CONFIDENCE REPROVED Proverbs 28:26 . He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool . THE Holy Scriptures speak plainly, and without reserve: they know nothing of that squeamis...
Proverbs 28:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool - For his heart, which is deceitful and desperately wicked, w...
Proverbs 28:26 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart— He who dependeth upon himself shall fall; but he who walketh warily shall be safe. Houbigant.
Proverbs 28:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. He that trusteth in his own heart (yielding to his own will and impulses, Proverbs 3:5 ; Prover...
Proverbs 28:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Observations relating chiefly to Social Life 2. Cp. the many changes of rulers during the unsatisfactory period described in 2K15.
Proverbs 28:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart, is confident in his own wisdom (comp. 1 Corinthians 3:18 , sqq. ); he will perish in his folly. But whoso walketh wisely. — Literally, in wisdom, which beg...
Proverbs 28:26 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 29 AN ASPECT OF ATONEMENT "He that hideth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy."- Proverbs 28:13 "Happy is the man that fear...
Proverbs 28:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Verse Proverbs 28:2 . "The transgression of a land" must be understood as the opposite of the "state shall be prolonged." Then the proverb means that a multiplicity of princes is an evil, but men of...
Proverbs 28:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his da...
Proverbs 28:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool ,.... Since the thoughts and imaginations of the thoughts of the heart are only evil, and that continually; they are vain and vague, sinful and corrupt; t...
Proverbs 28:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Ver. 26. He that trusteth to his own heart is a fool. ] He that saith, Consilii satis est in me mihi:...
Proverbs 28:26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He that trusteth in his own heart In his own wisdom and counsels, his own strength and sufficiency, his own merit and righteousness, or the good opinion he hath of his own abilities, natural or acq...
Proverbs 28:26 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

IF we HAVE SEEN in chapter 27 the blessing of God and refuge in the sanctuary, chapter 28, a fourth section. brings our feet abruptly back to the wilderness path, where walk and ways must be tested b...
Proverbs 28:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Here is, 1. The character of a fool: He trusts to his own heart, to his own wisdom...
Proverbs 28:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He that trusteth in his own heart; who trusts to his own wit, neglecting or slighting the advice of others, and the counsel of God himself. Is a fool; and shall receive the fruit of his folly, to...
Proverbs 28:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 28:26 , AND LAST CLAUSE OF Proverbs 28:25 SELF-CONFIDENCE I. He that trusts in his own heart is a fool, because he refuses to profit by the experience of others...
Proverbs 28:26 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Proverbs 28:26 I. We may take these words of the Book of Proverbs as a warning to seek self-knowledge. And, as a first step to self-knowledge, they bid us beware of trusting our own heart, or we s...
Proverbs 28:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:2 . By a man of understanding the state shall be prolonged. Who can value the Samuels in Israel; the Gracchuses in Rome; the Walpoles, the Chathams in England? In Lord Chatham's time i...
Proverbs 28:26 - The Biblical Illustrator

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool. The folly of trusting in our own hearts I. What is meant by a man trusting his heart. It is-- 1. To commit and resign up the entire conduct of hi...
Proverbs 28:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter is still part of the Hezekiah collection, and not a new series by another author. It may be regarded as describing the various destinies of the powerful and the weak, the...
Proverbs 28:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Advantages of Integrity
Proverbs 28:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Kings 8:13 ; 2 Timothy 3:15 ; James 1:5 ; James 3:13-18 ; Jeremiah 17:9 ; Job 28:28 ; Mark 14:27-31 ; Mark 7:21-23 ; Proverbs 3:5 ; Romans 8:7
Proverbs 28:26 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Divine Contrasts Proverbs 28:1-27 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We have another one of Solomon's messages which God gave to him. We will bring out several statements in the beginning of the chapter. 1....
Proverbs 28:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Wisely — Distrusting his own judgment, and seeking the advice of others, and especially of God.

Proverbs 28:26 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 28:26 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Proverbs 28:26 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 28:26 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 28:26 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 28:26 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:26 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 28:26 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 28:26 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 28:26 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Proverbs 28:26 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 28:26 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 28:26 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 28:26 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 28:26 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 28:26 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Proverbs 28:26 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes