“ Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. ”
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...
Surely (q) he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. (q) He will show by his plagues that their scorn will turn to their own destruction, ( Proverbs 1:26 ).
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...
He scorneth, &c. Quoted in James 4:6 ; 1 Peter 5:5 .
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. Surely he scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly - The Septuagint has Κυριος ὑπερηφανοις αντιτασσεται, ταπεινο...
Surely he scorneth the scorners— God will treat the scorners as they deserve. See ch. Proverbs 1:26 . The Psalmist says, to the same meaning, Psalms 18:26 . With the holy thou wilt shew thyself...
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. Retribution in kind. "Surely" - literally, if, or sin...
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...
Surely he scorneth the scorners. — Rather, If, or, Although he scorns the scorners, yet to the lowly he giveth grace. Another form of the teaching of Proverbs 1:24-33 . If man rejects God’s of...
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...
Surely he scorneth the scorners ,.... That make a mock at sin, a jest of religion, that scoff at the doctrines of the Gospel and the professors of it; these the Lord looks upon, laughs at, and has t...
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. Ver. 34. Surely he scorneth the scorners. ] Those proud haughty scorners Proverbs 21:24 1Pe 5:5 who jeer at this doctrine, an...
The curse of the Lord is in the house , &c. Not only upon his own person, but upon his posterity, and upon all his domestic concerns. But he blesseth the habitation Hebrew, נוה, the cottage ,...
Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in...
He scorneth, he will expose to scorn and contempt, the scorners; proud and insolent sinners, who make a mock at sin , Proverbs 14:9 , and at God and religion also, and despise all counsels and...
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...
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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
1 Peter 5:5 ; Isaiah 57:15 ; James 4:6 ; Proverbs 19:29 ; Proverbs 21:24 ; Proverbs 9:12 ; Proverbs 9:7 ; Proverbs 9:8 ; Psalms 138:6
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...