Proverbs 16:29,30 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A violent man Hebrew, a man of violence, that is, devoted to violent and injurious courses; enticeth his neighbour Into a confederacy with him in his wicked practices; and leadeth him into the way that is not good That is, into a way that is very sinful, as this phrase is frequently used. He shutteth his eyes That his thoughts may be more free, and intent to contrive mischief; he meditates with the closest intention and application of mind, to devise wicked things, to contrive how he may do the greatest evil to his neighbour, may do it effectually, and yet without endangering himself; moving his lips, &c. Speaking, or making signs to others to assist him in executing that wickedness which he hath contrived.

Proverbs 16:29-30

29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.