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Proverbs, Chapter 29
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      Pr 29:1-27.

      1. hardeneth . . . neck--obstinately refuses counsel (2Ki 17:14 Ne 9:16).
      destroyed--literally, "shivered" or "utterly broken to pieces."
      without remedy--literally, "without healing" or repairing.

      2. (Compare Pr 11:10 28:28).
      in authority--(Compare Margin), increased in power.

      3. (Compare Pr 4:6,7 10:1, &c.).

      4. by judgment--that is, righteous decisions, opposed to those procured by gifts (compare Pr 28:21), by which good government is perverted.
      land--for nation.

      5. (Compare Pr 26:28).
      spreadeth . . . feet--By misleading him as to his real character, the flatterer brings him to evil, prepared by himself or others.

      6. In--or, "By"
      the transgression--he is brought into difficulty (Pr 12:13), but the righteous go on prospering, and so sing or rejoice.

      7. considereth--literally, "knows," as Ps 1:6.
      the cause--that is, in courts of justice (compare Pr 29:14). The voluntary neglect of it by the wicked (Pr 28:27) occasions oppression.

      8. Scornful men--those who contemptuously disregard God's law.
      bring--(Compare Margin), kindle strife.
      turn away wrath--that is, "abate wrath."

      9. contendeth--that is, in law.
      whether . . . laugh--The fool, whether angry or good-humored, is unsettled; or referring the words to the wise man, the sense is, that all his efforts, severe or gentle, are unavailing to pacify the fool.

      10. bloodthirsty--(Compare Margin), murderers (Ps 5:6 26:9).
      hate, &c.--(Pr 1:11 Ge 3:4).
      seek . . . soul--that is, to preserve it.

      11. (Compare Pr 12:16 16:32).
      mind--or, "spirit," for anger or any ill passion which the righteous restrain.

      12. His servants imitate him.

      13. (Compare Pr 22:2).
      deceitful man--literally, "man of vexations," an exactor.
      the Lord . . . their eyes--sustains their lives (1Sa 14:27 Ps 13:3); that is, both depend on Him, and He will do justice.

      14. (Compare Pr 20:28 25:5). Such is the character of the King of kings (Ps 72:4,12).

      15. (Compare Pr 13:24 23:13).

      16. (Compare Pr 29:2,12 Ps 12:1-8).
      shall see . . . fall--and triumph in it (Ps 37:34-38 58:10,11).

      17. (Compare Pr 29:3,15 Pr 19:18).
      give thee rest--peace and quiet (compare Pr 29:9).

      18. no vision--instruction in God's truth, which was by prophets, through visions (1Sa 3:1).
      people perish--(Compare Margin), are deprived of moral restraints.
      keepeth the law--has, and observes, instruction (Pr 14:11,34 Ps 19:11).

      19. A servant--who lacks good principle.
      corrected--or discovered.
      will not answer--that is, will not obey.

      20. (Compare Pr 21:5).
      hasty in . . . words?--implying self-conceit (Pr 26:12).

      21. become his son--assume the place and privileges of one.

      22. (Compare Pr 15:18). Such are delighted by discord and violence.

      23. (Compare Pr 16:18 18:12).
      honour . . . spirit--or, "such shall lay hold on honor" (Pr 11:16).

      24. hateth . . . soul--(Compare Pr 8:36).
      heareth cursing--(Le 5:1), risks the punishment, rather than reveal truth.

      25. The fear . . . snare--involves men in difficulty (compare Pr 29:6).
      shall be safe--(Compare Margin; Pr 18:10).

      26. (Compare Margin; Ps 27:8). God alone will and can do exact justice.

      27. (Compare Pr 3:32). On last clause, compare Pr 29:16 Ps 37:12.

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