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Proverbs 14:1 open_in_new
wise. Hebrew. chokmoth (see note on Proverbs 1:2), wisdoms, plural (with verb in singular) for emphasis. Figure of speech Hypallage (App-6). the true wisdom of women, which is put for the wise woman. The word is pointed as an Adjective by mistake. See notes on Proverbs 1:20; Proverbs 9:1; Proverbs 14:1.
buildeth. has built. Preterite tense, implying the outcome of past wisdom.
the foolish. a foolish woman. Hebrew. 'evil. Same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:9; Proverbs 3:17; Proverbs 3:18; Proverbs 3:24; Proverbs 3:29. Not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:7; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 7:24.
plucketh it down. will tear it down: future, because folly's present course is continuous to the end.
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Proverbs 14:2 open_in_new
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.
his ways. It may mean Jehovah's ways: i.e. he who turns out of His ways becomes an apostate, like the "strange" woman.
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Proverbs 14:3 open_in_new
mouth. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what is spoken by it.
of pride. Genitive of Possession, "pride's sceptre". See App-17 (3). On the one side, we have "pride", prating, and punishment; on the other side, prudence, piety, and preservation.
lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6, for what is spoken by them.
preserve. guard.
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Proverbs 14:4 open_in_new
oxen. While these were multiplied, horses were prohibited.
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Proverbs 14:5 open_in_new
A faithful witness, &c. See Matthew 26:60; Matthew 26:61; Revelation 1:5.
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Proverbs 14:6 open_in_new
seeketh. every scorner hath sought repeatedly. Note the past tense.
and flndeth it not. Illustrations: the Pharisees (John 9:29. Compare Pro 7:52, and 1 Corinthians 2:14); Jews (Acts 13:41; Acts 13:45); Athenians (1 Corinthians 1:23; 1 Corinthians 2:8).
understandeth. is discerning. Illustration: Ethiopian (Acts 8:27-39).
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Proverbs 14:7 open_in_new
foolish. Hebrew. kesil. See note on Proverbs 1:7. Same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 14:33. not the same word as in verses: Proverbs 14:1; Proverbs 14:3; Proverbs 14:9; Proverbs 1:17; Proverbs 1:18; Proverbs 1:29.
man. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14.
When thou perceivest not. "And acknowledge not". Hebrew. yada to know, as in verses: Proverbs 14:10; Proverbs 14:33, &c.
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Proverbs 14:8 open_in_new
wisdom. Hebrew. chokma. See note on Proverbs 1:2.
the prudent. a prudent one. See note on "subtil", Genesis 3:1.
is to understand. Not to vainly speculate about it, or to pry into the ways of others.
deceit. lying. Hebrew. ramah. See note on Proverbs 11:18.
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Proverbs 14:9 open_in_new
make. mock. The verb is singular, and probably the plural "fools" means "A great fool makes. mock", &c.
sin. guilt. The proper name for the trespass offering. Hebrew. 'asham (App-44.) Illustrations: the antediluvians (Luke 17:26; Luke 17:27; 1 Peter 3:20); Abner (2 Samuel 2:14-17); Haman (Esther 3:13-15. Est 29:2); the Jews (Isaiah 22:13).
the righteous. upright ones.
favour. Those who offer the trespass offering, experience the Divine favour.
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Proverbs 14:10 open_in_new
his own bitterness. the bitterness of his soul (Hebrew. nephesh. App-13). Illustrations: Hannah (1 Samuel 1:8-13); Joab (2 Samuel 19:5-7); the Shunammite (2 Kings 4:27); Haman (Esther 5:13); Job (Job 3); Herod (Mark 6:16).
a stranger. an apostate. Hebrew. zur. See note on Proverbs 2:16; Proverbs 5:3.
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Proverbs 14:11 open_in_new
the wicked. lawless ones. Hebrew. rasha'. App-44. See notes on Proverbs 14:32.
tabernacle. a-tent, or dwelling. Hebrew. 'ohel. App-40. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6, for the dwellers therein.
the upright. upright ones (as in Proverbs 14:9).
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Proverbs 14:12 open_in_new
seemeth right. is pleasing. It only "seems" right, Illustrations: Jeroboam (1 Kings 12:27-33; 1 Kings 14:7-11. Compare Proverbs 3:7); Josiah (2 Chronicles 35:20-24); Jews (Acts 13:50; John 16:2. Compare Paul, Philippians 1:3; Philippians 1:4-7, and 1 Timothy 1:13).
are. is.
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Proverbs 14:13 open_in_new
is: i.e. may be. Illustrations: Nabal (1 Samuel 25:36; 1 Samuel 25:37); Solomon (Ecclesiastes 2:2); Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1-6; Daniel 5:30); Israelites (Amos 6:3-7); Babylon (Revelation 18:7; Revelation 18:8).
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Proverbs 14:14 open_in_new
filled. satisfied.
from himself. Ginsburg thinks, "from his own doings. "Compare Jeremiah 17:10.
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Proverbs 14:15 open_in_new
word: or thing.
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Proverbs 14:16 open_in_new
evil. Hebrew. ra a'. See App-44.
rageth. rusheth on.
confident. Hebrew. batah. App-69.
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Proverbs 14:17 open_in_new
wicked devices. deep schemes or intrigues.
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Proverbs 14:18 open_in_new
the prudent. prudent ones.
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Proverbs 14:19 open_in_new
The evil. evil ones. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44.
the righteous. a righteous one.
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Proverbs 14:20 open_in_new
The poor. A needy one. Hebrew. rash. See note on Proverbs 6:11.
the rich. a rich man.
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Proverbs 14:21 open_in_new
sinneth. Hebrew. chata
hath mercy on. is gracious to.
the poor. an afflicted one. Hebrew. 'anah. See note on Proverbs 6:11.
happy. See note on Proverbs 3:13.
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Proverbs 14:22 open_in_new
mercy. lovingkindness, or grace.
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Proverbs 14:25 open_in_new
souls. Hebrew. nephesh. App-13.
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Proverbs 14:26 open_in_new
the fear of the LORD. See note on Proverbs 1:7.
strong confidence. Illustrations: Abraham (Genesis 22:3-10; Hebrews 11:19); David (1 Samuel 30:6); Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 32:7; 2 Chronicles 32:8; 2 Chronicles 32:22); Shadrach and others (Daniel 3:17; Daniel 3:25; Daniel 3:27; Isaiah 43:2); Habakkuk (Habakkuk 3:17-19); Peter (Acts 12:6; Acts 3:24); Paul (2 Timothy 4:6-8).
children. sons.
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Proverbs 14:27 open_in_new
depart from. avoid.
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Proverbs 14:29 open_in_new
understanding. discernment. Hebrew. tebunah. See note on Proverbs 1:2.
hasty of spirit. Illustrations: Rehoboam (1 Kings 12. Compare Proverbs 14:16, above); Jehoram (2 Kings 5:7); Martha (Luke 10:40).
spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
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Proverbs 14:31 open_in_new
the poor. a weak one. Hebrew. dal. See note on Proverbs 6:11.
his Maker. An ancient title found in the book of Job (Job 35:10), also in Proverbs 17:5. just as we speak of the "Creator". Used here because He is the Maker of the weak as well as the strong. We meet with it again in Isaiah 17:7; Isaiah 51:13; Isaiah 54:5. Not "confined to the later literature of Judaism".
the poor. a humble one. Hebrew. 'ebyon. See note on Proverbs 6:11.
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Proverbs 14:32 open_in_new
The wicked. A lawless one. Heb rasha.
driven away in his wickedness. thrust down
in his evil-doing. Illustrations: Dathan (Numbers 16:33); Israel (Exodus 32:28; 1 Corinthians 10:7); Balaam (Numbers 31:8; Numbers 31:10; Revelation 2:14). Canaanites (Joshua 2:9; Joshua 5:1; Joshua 5:10; Deuteronomy 9:5); Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 4:11); Baal's prophets (1 Kings 18:40); Belshazzar (Daniel 5:2-6; Daniel 5:30).
wickedness. lawlessness, as above.
hath hope in his death. Illustrations: Jacob (Genesis 49:18); Joseph (Genesis 50:24; Genesis 50:25.Hebrews 11:22; Hebrews 11:22); David (2 Samuel 23:5.Psalms 17:15; Psalms 17:15); Stephen (Acts 7:55); Paul (2 Timothy 4:6-8); Peter (2 Peter 1:14; 2 Peter 1:16; 2 Peter 3:13).
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Proverbs 14:33 open_in_new
But, &c. The verb being feminine, may refer to "wisdom". If so we may render "and [even] in the midst of fools will make itself known".
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Proverbs 14:34 open_in_new
exalteth... But, &c. Illustrations: Deuteronomy 4:6. Deu 4:28. 1 Kings 9:7-9; 2 Chronicles 15:3 2 Chronicles 15:5, 2 Chronicles 15:6. compare Joshua 1:8; Joshua 10:42; Joshua 23:14 with Judges 1:2, &c.; compare 2 Chronicles 17:2-5; 2 Chronicles 17:10; 2 Chronicles 17:11, and 2 Kings 18:7 with 2 Kings 16. Compare the Canaanites (Leviticus 18:24-30); Egypt (Exodus 12:12.Ezekiel 29:1-15; Ezekiel 29:1-15); Amalekites (Exodus 17:16; 1 Samuel 15. Babylon (Isaiah 14:4-23.Isaiah 47:6-15; Isaiah 47:6-15); Moab (Isaiah 16:6; Isaiah 16:7); Tyre (Ezekiel 28:2-8; Isaiah 23:1-9): Nineveh (Zephaniah 2:11-15).
people. peoples.