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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Proverbs Chapter 6 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Proverbs Chapter 6 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. come . . . friend--in his power.
humble . . . sure thy friend--urge as a suppliant; that is, induce the friend to provide otherwise for his debt, or secure the surety.
Proverbs Chapter 6 4 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
4, 5. The danger requires promptness.
Proverbs Chapter 6 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6-8. The improvident sluggards usually want sureties. Hence, such are advised to industry by the ant's example.
Proverbs Chapter 6 9 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
9, 10. Their conduct graphically described;
Proverbs Chapter 6 11 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
11. and the fruits of their self-indulgence and indolence presented.
as . . . travelleth--literally, "one who walks backwards and forwards," that is, a highwayman.
armed man--that is, one prepared to destroy.
Proverbs Chapter 6 12 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
12. A naughty person--literally, "A man of Belial," or of worthlessness, that is, for good, and so depraved, or wicked (compare
1Sa 25:25; 30:22,
&c.). Idleness and vice are allied. Though indolent in acts, he actively and habitually (walketh) is ill-natured in speech
(Pr 4:24).
Proverbs Chapter 6 13 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
13, 14. If, for fear of detection, he does not speak, he uses signs to carry on his intrigues. These signs are still so used in the East.
Pr 6:1-35.
After admonitions against suretyship and sloth (compare
Pr 6:6-8),
the character and fate of the wicked generally are set forth, and the writer
(Pr 6:20-35)
resumes the warnings against incontinence, pointing out its certain and terrible results. This train of thought seems to intimate the kindred of these vices.
1, 2. if--The condition extends through both verses.
be surety--art pledged.
stricken . . . hand--bargained (compare
Job 17:3).
with a stranger--that is, for a friend (compare
Pr 11:15; 17:18).