man. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14. This word stands in relation to 'ish in Proverbs 19:21, and to. poor man in next clause. here, the commonest sort of man, or ordinary man.
is, &c.. is [measured by] his kindness.
better. See note on Proverbs 8:11.
a liar. Hebrew an 'ish [a man of the better sort who is]. liar. This proverb does not "remain. riddle".
The structure above is addressed to "My Son" Proverbs 19:27; Proverbs 23:15; Proverbs 23:19; Proverbs 23:26; Proverbs 24:13; Proverbs 24:21); and is all in the Second Person: "THOU" (Proverbs 19:20; Proverbs 22:24; Proverbs 22:25; Proverbs 22:26; Proverbs 22:27; Proverbs 23:1; Proverbs 23:5; Proverbs 23:6; Proverbs 23:13; Proverbs 23:14; Proverbs 23:19; Proverbs 23:31; Proverbs 23:34; Proverbs 24:1; Proverbs 24:10; Proverbs 24:11; Proverbs 24:12); "THEE" (Proverbs 22:19; Proverbs 22:20; Proverbs 22:21; Proverbs 22:27; Proverbs 23:7); "THY" (Proverbs 22:18; Proverbs 23:16; Proverbs 23:22; Proverbs 23:25; Proverbs 24:10; Proverbs 24:27; Proverbs 24:34); "THINE" (Proverbs 23:12; Proverbs 23:15; Proverbs 23:17; Proverbs 23:18; Proverbs 23:19; Proverbs 23:33); "THYSELF" (Proverbs 24:27).