Proverbs 29:9 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. ”

Proverbs 29:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

All modes of teaching - the stern rebuke or the smiling speech - are alike useless with the “foolish” man; there is “no rest.” The ceaseless cavilling goes on still.
Proverbs 29:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

[If] a wise man contendeth with (c) a foolish man, whether he rageth or laugheth, [there is] no rest. (c) He can hear no admonition no matter how it is spoken.
Proverbs 29:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 29:2 . cf. Proverbs 11:10 f., Proverbs 28:12-28 . Proverbs 29:4 . he that exacteth gifts: lit. a man of presents. Proverbs 29:9 b. Who is the subject? If it is the wise man,...
Proverbs 29:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

foolish. Hebrew. 'evil. See note on Proverbs 1:7 . Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 29:11 ; Proverbs 29:20 .
Proverbs 29:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. Whether he rage or laugh - Coverdale translates, "Yf a wyse man go to lawe with a foole, whether he deale...
Proverbs 29:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

If a wise man contendeth, &c.— A wise man, contending in judgment with a foolish man, whether he is provoked or derided, remains unmoved. —Ver. 10. Deceitful men hold the upright in little es...
Proverbs 29:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. (If) a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, (there is) no rest - ( Matthe...
Proverbs 29:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Kings and Fathers 3. Cp. the prodigal son ( Luke 15 ).
Proverbs 29:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Whether he rage or laugh — i.e., whether the wise man treat him with sternness or good temper, yet “there is no rest,” the fool will not cease from his folly; or, the sense may be, “the fool rages...
Proverbs 29:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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 tre...
Proverbs 29:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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. V...
Proverbs 29:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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...
Proverbs 29:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

[If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man ,.... Enters into a controversy with him, either by word or writing, in order to convince him of his folly and wickedness, of his errors and mistakes;...
Proverbs 29:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 29:9 [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest. Ver. 9. If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man. ] Such fools were the Pharisees, t...
Proverbs 29:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man Debating any matter with him, or endeavouring to convince him of any error; whether he The wise man, rage ( is angry ) or laugh That is, whether he...
Proverbs 29:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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 o...
Proverbs 29:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. A wise man is here advised not to set his wit to a fool's, not to dispute with him, or...
Proverbs 29:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man; either judicially or otherwise debating any matter with him, endeavouring to convince him of any error; whether he, the wise man, rageth (or is angry)...
Proverbs 29:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 29:8 . Bring a city , etc., literally, “ set a city on fire .” Proverbs 29:9 . The second clause should rather be “ he rageth and laugheth (i.e. , the fool), and th...
Proverbs 29:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 τ...
Proverbs 29:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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 e...
Proverbs 29:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Description of Stubbornness and Disobedience
Proverbs 29:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ecclesiastes 10:13 ; Matthew 11:17-19 ; Matthew 7:6 ; Proverbs 26:4
Proverbs 29:9 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Way of the Righteous Proverbs 29:1-27 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,...
Proverbs 29:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Whether — Whether he, the wise man, deal sharply with him, or mildly, there is no rest, no end or fruit of the debate.

Proverbs 29:9 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 29:9 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 29:9 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 29:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 29:9 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 29:9 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 29:9 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 29:9 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 29:9 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 29:9 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 29:9 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 29:9 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 29:9 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Proverbs 29:9 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes