“ Devisee not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. ”
A marked change in style. The continuous exhortation is replaced by a series of maxims. From them to whom it is due - literally, as in the margin. The precept expresses the great Scriptural tho...
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth (n) securely by thee. (n) That is, puts his trust in you.
Fourth Discourse. The sage exhorts the young man to heed his oral instruction ( torah), and to trust in Yahweh, fear Him, and honour Him in the prescribed manner of firstfruits. It is interesting...
evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44. securely . confidently, or without suspicion.
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. After having praised beneficence, Solom...
The Blessings of Obedience and of Chastisement The first and third divisions, 1-10, 21-35, are exhortations to good conduct and promises of consequent blessing. The second, 11-20, declares the pro...
CHAPTER 10 TWO VOICES IN THE HIGH PLACES OF THE CITY Proverbs 9:1-18 , Proverbs 20:14 with Proberbs 3, and Proverbs 20:16 with Proverbs 4:1-27 AFTER the lengthened contrast between the vi...
the Counsels of Experience. Proverbs 3:27-35 ; Proverbs 4:1-9 Here are many duties! Be generous! Of course we must discriminate- to whom it is due; and we must be prudent- when it is in t...
As the former address had to do with the search for wisdom, this, in view of the value of if is an appeal to cultivate wisdom. The appeal consists of a declaration of its essence (verses Pro 3:1-10),...
Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Withhold not good from them to w...
Devise not evil against thy neighbour ,.... Or, "plough not evil" i; turn not up thy heart to find evil against thy neighbour, as the earth is turned up by the plough; see Hosea 10:13 . Do not cont...
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Ver. 29. Devise not evil against thy neighbour. ] Heb. Plow not evil - i.e., plot not. One of the Rabbis renders it,...
Devise not evil , &c. Any thing injurious or hurtful; against thy neighbour Against any child of man. Having commanded the doing of good, ( Proverbs 3:27-28 ,) he here forbids the doing or des...
Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in...
Devise not evil; any thing injurious or hurtful. Having commanded doing of good, Proverbs 3:27,28 , he here forbids doing or designing any evil. Dwelleth securely by thee; relying upon thine i...
Responding To God's Wisdom And Understanding Will Result In Life, Peace And Security But Must Result In Positive Behaviour Towards Others, For YHWH Will Bless The Righteous, Lowly And Wise Whilst He...
CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 3:27 . Withhold not, &c ., literally “hold not good back from its master,” i.e. , from him to whom it belongs. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Proverbs 3:27-2...
Proverbs 3:2 . Length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. The premature death denounced against the profligate, and the victims of the harlot, shall be far from thy dwelling...
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. Useful precepts and inspiring motives I. To remember and keep in our hearts the things written in this book ( Proverbs 3:1-2...
EXPOSITION Proverbs 3:1-20 4. Fourth admonitory discourse. The third chapter introduces us to a group of admonitions, and the first of these ( Proverbs 3:1-20 ) forms the fourth admonitor...
Warning Against Evil
Jeremiah 18:18-20 ; Micah 2:1 ; Micah 2:2 ; Proverbs 16:29 ; Proverbs 16:30 ; Proverbs 6:14 ; Proverbs 6:18 ; Psalms 35:20 ; Psalms 55:20 ; Psalms 59:3
Seeking after Wisdom Proverbs 3:13-35 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The wise man versus the foolish man. Many a man who thinks himself to be wise is a fool. Why? Because he is building his hopes upon...
Securely — Relying upon thine integrity.