Komentaryo ng kabanata
Proverbs Kabanata 19
1
Pr 19:1-29.
2
Walang pamagat
2. The last illustrates the first clause. Rashness, the result of ignorance, brings trouble.
3
Walang pamagat
3. perverteth . . . way--turns him back from right
(Pr 13:6; Jas 1:13);
and he blames God for his failures.
4
Walang pamagat
4. (Compare
Pr 14:20).
Such facts are often adduced with implied disapprobation.
5
Walang pamagat
5. Compare
Pr 19:9,
where perish explains not escape here (compare
Ps 88:9, 10).
8
Walang pamagat
8. (Compare Margin;
Pr 15:32).
loveth . . . soul--or, "himself," which he evinces by regarding his best interests.
keepeth--or, "regards."
10
Walang pamagat
10. (Compare
Pr 17:7).
The fool is incapable of properly using pleasure as knowledge, yet for him to have it is less incongruous than the undue elevation of servants. Let each abide in his calling
(1Co 7:20).
11
Walang pamagat
11. (Compare
Pr 14:29; 16:32).
This inculcation of a forgiving spirit shows that true religion is always the same
(Mt 5:22-24).
12
Walang pamagat
12. (Compare
Pr 16:14, 15; 20:2).
A motive to submission to lawful authority.
13
Walang pamagat
13. calamity--literally, "calamities," varied and many.
continual dropping--a perpetual annoyance, wearing out patience.
14
Walang pamagat
14. A contrast of men's gifts and God's, who, though author of both blessings, confers the latter by His more special providence.
and--or, "but," implying that the evils of
Pr 19:13
are only avoided by His care.
15
Walang pamagat
15. a deep sleep--a state of utter indifference.
idle soul--or, "person" (compare
Pr 10:4; 12:24).
16
Walang pamagat
16. (Compare
Pr 10:17; 13:13).
despiseth . . . ways--opposed to keeping or observing, neglects
(Pr 16:17)
(as unworthy of regard) his moral conduct.
17
Walang pamagat
17. (Compare
Pr 14:21; Ps 37:26).
hath pity--shown by acts (compare Margin).
18
Walang pamagat
18. (Compare
Pr 13:24; 23:13).
let not . . . spare--literally, "do not lift up thy soul"
(Ps 24:4; 25:1),
that is, do not desire to his death; a caution to passionate parents against angry chastisement.
19
Walang pamagat
19. Repeated efforts of kindness are lost on ill-natured persons.
20
Walang pamagat
20. (Compare
Pr 13:18-20).
latter end--
(Pr 5:11).
In youth prepare for age.
21
Walang pamagat
21. (Compare
Pr 16:1, 9; Ps 33:10, 11).
The failure of man's devices is implied.
22
Walang pamagat
22. desire--that is, to do good, indicates a kind disposition
(Pr 11:23);
and the poor thus affected are better than liars, who say and do not.
23
Walang pamagat
23. The fear . . . life--(Compare
Pr 3:2).
abide--or, "remain contented"
(1Ti 4:8).
not visited with evil--
(Pr 10:3; Ps 37:25),
as a judgment, in which sense visit is often used
(Ps 89:32; Jer 6:15).
24
Walang pamagat
24. bosom--literally, a wide dish in which the hand was plunged in eating
(Mt 26:23).
Compare
Pr 26:15,
the sentiment expressed with equal irony and less exaggeration.
25
Walang pamagat
25. Such is the benefit of reproof; even the simple profit, much more the wise.
26
Walang pamagat
26. Unfilial conduct often condemned
(Pr 17:21-25; 20:20; De 21:18, 21).
27
Walang pamagat
27. Avoid whatever leads from truth.
28
Walang pamagat
28. ungodly witness--(Compare Margin), one false by bad principles (compare
Pr 6:12).
scorneth judgment--sets at naught the dictates of justice.
devoureth--literally, "swalloweth," as something delightful.
29
Walang pamagat
29. Their punishment is sure, fixed, and ready (compare
Pr 3:34; 10:13).
Pr 19:1-29.
1. (Compare
Pr 28:6).
"Rich" for fool here. Integrity is better than riches
(Pr 15:16, 17; 16:8).