These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. The poor are no less created in the image of God than the rich, and they have God as their avenger should the rich fail in their duty. i. i. 11A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. Whether it be one of blessing or of evil depends on the Christians servant. b. Pro 29:11. And yet it requires great integrity and moral courage to withstand the temptations of worldly policy and self-interest. (Bridges), ii. John Trapp thought of how this pointed to the throne of Jesus Messiah, established forever: Lo, such a prince shall sit firm upon his throne; his kingdom shall be bound to him with chains of adamant, as Dionysius dreamt that his was; he shall have the hearts of his subjects, which is the best life-guard, and God for his protection; for he is professedly the poor mans patron, [Psalms 9:18-19] and makes heavy complaints of those that wrong them. The rod and rebuke give wisdom: We learn through correction. His furious spirit is always carrying him into extremes, and each of these is a transgression. (Clarke). Since the two have different foundations and principles for living, it isnt a surprise that they would contend with each other. If a ruler pays attention to lies: Anyone in authority will have many who want to use his or her power and position for their own advancement. For though he understands, he will not respond. Other translations (such as the King James Version) express this in these words: where there is no vision, the people perish. gets only scorn and sarcasm for his trouble. This verse tells the reader to do what is right and trust the outcome to Yahweh. (Garrett), ii. Most evil men think they are celebrating life and freedom through their transgression, but it will be a trap and a snare to them. The righteous must not despair; God is still in control. 11A foolish person lets his anger run wild. In this sense, the Bible is something like a guide given to us by our owner and creator, telling us how to live a wise and blessed life. Their reign will be blessed by God and received by the people. The wise ruler pays no attention to lies. Proud member Adam Clarke asked a simple question in regard to Proverbs 29:3: Has there ever been a single case to the contrary?. BibleGateway+ is less than $5/mo. Therell come a day when life tumbles in and they break. For example, someone might be afraid to oppose the unethical actions of a superior out of fear of losing a job. Will not respond: Either by words, expressing his readiness; or by deeds, speedily and cheerfully performing thy commands; but will neglect his duty, pretending that he did not hear or understand thee. (Poole). This proverb, using the same word for oath or curse, describes someone who has befriended a thief, becomes aware of his wrongdoing, but remains silent when he hears a call to come forward and give evidence. All rights reserved. This shows that when the righteous govern, it should be for the benefit of the entire community, not only their own interests. He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing: The partner to the thief is the kind of man who will repeatedly vow to tell the truth, but reveals nothing about his partners criminal activity. By transgression an evil man is snared, It was the fear of man that caused Pilates name to become infamous in the history of the world and of the Church of God, and it will be infamous to all eternity. This fool wastes his wealth on the harlots and other similar interests, showing they are the opposite of the one who loves wisdom. Used by permission of NavPress. b. A furious man abounds in transgression: When the angry or furious man spreads his strife, it makes transgression abound. If you wont correct your son because it is good for him, then do it because it is good for you! By transgression an evil man is snared: A man may be evil in his character, yet it is his actual acts of transgression that ruin him. But the righteous will see their fall. This proverbserves as an apt summation of the whole Hezekiah text. Will have him as a son in the end: This isnt always in a good sense. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, . 50+ premium resources (>$2,400 value!). See the chapter Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The call to testify is actually a curse pronounced on anyone who will not testify. A fool uttereth all his mind At once; tells all he knows, all that is in his breast; whatever he thinks, and all that he intends to do; what or whom he loves or hates. Anger describes his outward visage of snorting nostrils, and wrath [furious], his inner heat of boiling emotions of resentment. (Waltke). There is a time to hold back speech to yourself - and there is a time to talk and tell all. Verse. 29 1 For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There'll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it'll be too late to help them. i. 11A fool lets it all hang out;a sage quietly mulls it over. There is more hope for a fool than for him: To Solomon, the man hasty in his words was a special kind of a fool, a super-fool. This is a simple statement of a fact. Continue Reading. i. a. 2 When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans. 11 A fool lets it all hang out; a sage quietly mulls it over.. New King James Version. 11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. a. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice: Children of any age bring happiness to their parents when they love and live wisdom. Proverbs 29:11, KJV: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. 12 When a leader listens to malicious gossip, all the workers get infected with evil. Copyright Statement Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. i. THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Languagecopyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. But honest hearers want honest preaching; and if they find that the preachers message comes home to them, they thank God that it is so. (Spurgeon). But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. i. 12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked. pours out all his wrath; but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards, but a wise man keepeth it in till afterward . A fool uttereth all his mind A man should be careful to keep his own secret, and never tell his whole mind upon any subject, while there are other opinions yet to be delivered; else, if he speak again, he must go over his old ground; and as he brings out nothing new, he injures his former argument. i. Or, "a fool brings out all his wrath"; so the Targum, Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions: he cannot restrain it, nor hide it; it breaks out at once, even all of it, and is soon known, as in ( Proverbs 12:16 ) ; but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards; reserves his mind, and thoughts, and designs, to himself; and does not discover them until a proper opportunity offers, when to disclose them is most to advantage; or he restrains his wrath and anger, defers showing it to a proper time, when it may answer a better purpose, and he may do it without sin. Some people do sinful things as part of their business. The Message (MSG). If not, let the rod do its work. (Bridges). It has continued ever since and will last to the end of the world. (Bridges), iii. The humble in spirit will retain honor: Just as much as God resists the proud, He also gives grace to the humble (again, James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5). Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The fear of man brings a snare: Many people of good heart but not enough courage live in bondage to the fear of man. but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans. 6 29:3 The man 7 who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, 8 . Discipline is the order of Gods government. b. They are so settled in their combative, cynical rejection of God and His wisdom that they may bring the judgment of God and fury of man against their own city. Proverbs 29:11 In-Context. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. a. Only a fool thinks that all restraint is oppressive. The king establishes the land by justice, The word hazon refers to divine communication to prophets (as in 1 Samuel 3:1) and not to individual goals that are formed. (Ross), iii. Thus Syr. The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm. a. b. In some way, when the number of wicked people is doubled, then it seems transgression increases four or five times over. Septuagint, "A wise man husbands it () in part." 12. i. The fear of man led him to slay the Savior; take care that it does not lead you to do something of the same kind. (Spurgeon), v. Why, I have known some who were afraid even to give away a tract; they were as much alarmed as though they had to put their hand into a tigers mouth. (Spurgeon), vi. Good people cant stand the sight of deliberate evil; the wicked cant stand the sight of well-chosen goodness. c. Happy is he who keeps the law: In contrast, there is happiness and contentment for the one who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:11-13 The Message 11 A fool lets it all hang out; a sage quietly mulls it over. When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; He who receives bribes overthrows it: There are many ways that justice can be abused, but this is one of the worst ways. But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe: The contrast to the fear of man is he who trusts in the LORD. Though the wicked are multiplied, God will not allow them to triumph in the end and they will fall. but whoever associates 9 with prostitutes wastes 10 his wealth. Sign up for daily inspiration today!>, Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. Beware of a flatterer; he does not flatter merely to please you, but to deceive you and profit himself. (Clarke), ii. b. Yet I have heard sermons which seemed to me to have been made to the order of the congregation. i. i. Some are poor, others have a great deal of deceitful riches. in his heart. when the wicked rule, the people groan. Listen to the Bible. Proverbs 29:26 does not forbid seeking relief from injustice through the legal system, but it does state that one should place more faith in Yahweh than in human institutions. (Garrett). b. 10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. 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