Proverbs 9:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. ”

Proverbs 9:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

These verses seem somewhat to interrupt the continuity of the invitation which Wisdom utters. The order of thought is, however, this: “I speak to you, the simple, the open ones, for you have yet ea...
Proverbs 9:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a (g) blot. (g) For the wicked will contemn him and labour to defame him.
Proverbs 9:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 9. The Invitations of Wisdom and Folly Contrasted. This section closes with a couple of graphic pictures of Wisdom and Folly personified, each bidding for the attention of the passers-by w...
Proverbs 9:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

He that reproveth, &c.: verses: Proverbs 9:7-12 not "out of their proper context". See the Structure on p. 874. wicked . lawless. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44.
Proverbs 9:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. He that reproveth a scorner - לץ lets, the person who mocks at sacred things; the lib...
Proverbs 9:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

He that reproveth a scorner— This and the following verse supply us with a reason for the conduct of Wisdom in addressing herself only to the simple. She invites not the pretendedly wise, those who...
Proverbs 9:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame ... a blot. The "foolish,"...
Proverbs 9:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Rivals Folly and Wisdom invite guests to their respective houses. The consequences of accepting either of the two invitations are described. We are reminded of the Greek parable, 'The choice o...
Proverbs 9:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

He that reproveth a scorner ... — Wisdom does not address the scoffer, nor the godless: this would be “giving that which is holy unto the dogs, and casting pearls before swine” ( Matthew 7:6 ). (Com...
Proverbs 9:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

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...
Proverbs 9:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Two Contrasted Invitations Proverbs 9:1-18 There is an age-long competition between Wisdom and Folly, Virtue and Vice. The palace of Wisdom is very attractive-well built and well furnished. It...
Proverbs 9:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The last address is a contrast between wisdom and folly. Each is personified as a woman calling to youth. Wisdom has builded her house, and spread her feast in the high places of the city. She calls...
Proverbs 9:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Giv...
Proverbs 9:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame ,.... Intimating, that though the simple, and such as want understanding, and of whom there is hope of doing them good, are to be invited into Wi...
Proverbs 9:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a blot. Ver. 7. He that reproveth a scorner. ] This, with the three next verses, may seem...
Proverbs 9:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He that reproveth a scorner “This and the following verse supply us with a reason for the conduct of wisdom, in addressing herself only to the simple. She invites not the pretendedly wise, those wh...
Proverbs 9:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Invitation of Wisdom. 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her...
Proverbs 9:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He that reproveth a scorner: the connexion may be conceived thus, Having invited the simple, he forbids the invitation of scorners; or thus, He showeth who he meant by the foolish , Proverbs 9:6...
Proverbs 9:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Contrast Between The Scorner, Who Does Not Like Reproof, And The Wise Man Who Heeds It, (a warning to the naive), Centred Round The Fear Of YHWH ( Proverbs 9:7-12 ). The prologue initially beg...
Proverbs 9:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Proverbs 9:1 . Wisdom , in the plural, as in chap. Proverbs 1:20 , to express excellence and dignity. Proverbs 9:2 . She hath mingled her wine . Some commentators understand...
Proverbs 9:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 9:1 . Wisdom hath builded her house. This chapter opens with a sublime allegory. We see the princess, the mother of angels and men, enthroned in her temple, “the church which is the pilla...
Proverbs 9:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee. Reproof How to give it, and how to take it. Reproofs are like sharp knives, very needful and very useful; but they should not be in the hands of childr...
Proverbs 9:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Proverbs 9:1-20 15. Fifteenth admonitory discourse, containing in a parabolic form an invitation of Wisdom ( Proverbs 9:1-20 ), and that of her rival Folly ( Proverbs 9:13-20 )...
Proverbs 9:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Banquet of Wisdom
Proverbs 9:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 18:17 ; 1 Kings 21:20 ; 1 Kings 22:24 ; 1 Kings 22:27 ; 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 ; 2 Chronicles 25:15 ; 2 Chronicles 25:16 ; 2 Chronicles 36:16 ; Genesis 19:8 ; Genesis 19:9 ; Proverb...
Proverbs 9:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

A former — He shews whom he meant by the foolish, Proverbs 9:6 , even scorners and wicked men, and presses his last advice of forsaking them because there was no good, but hurt to be got from them...

Proverbs 9:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Proverbs 9:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Proverbs 9:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Proverbs 9:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Proverbs 9:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Proverbs 9:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 9:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Proverbs 9:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Proverbs 9:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Proverbs 9:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Proverbs 9:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Proverbs 9:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Proverbs 9:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Proverbs 9:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Proverbs 9:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes