Commentaire par chapitre
Proverbs Chapitre 6
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Pr 6:1-35.
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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.
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4, 5. The danger requires promptness.
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6-8. The improvident sluggards usually want sureties. Hence, such are advised to industry by the ant's example.
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9, 10. Their conduct graphically described;
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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.
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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).
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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.
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14. Frowardness--as in
Pr 2:14.
deviseth--literally, "constructs, as an artisan."
mischief--evil to others.
discord--especially litigation. Cunning is the talent of the weak and lazy.
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15. Suddenness aggravates evil (compare
Pr 6:11; 29:1).
calamity--literally, "a crushing weight."
broken--shivered as a potter's vessel; utterly destroyed
(Ps 2:9).
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16-19. six . . . seven--a mode of speaking to arrest attention
(Pr 30:15, 18; Job 5:19).
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17. proud look--literally, "eyes of loftiness"
(Ps 131:1).
Eyes, tongue, &c., for persons.
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19. speaketh--literally, "breathes out," habitually speaks
(Ps 27:12; Ac 9:1).
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20-23. (Compare
Pr 1:8; 3:3,
&c.).
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22. it--(compare
Pr 6:23);
denotes the instruction of parents
(Pr 6:20),
to which all the qualities of a safe guide and guard and ready teacher are ascribed. It prevents the ingress of evil by supplying good thoughts, even in dreams
(Pr 3:21-23; Ps 19:9; 2Pe 1:19).
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23. reproofs--
(Pr 1:23)
the convictions of error produced by instruction.
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24. A specimen of its benefit. By appreciating truth, men are not affected by lying flattery.
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25. One of the cautions of this instruction, avoid alluring beauty.
take--or, "ensnare."
eyelids--By painting the lashes, women enhanced beauty.
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26. The supplied words give a better sense than the old version: "The price of a whore is a piece of bread."
adulteress--(Compare Margin), which the parallel and context
(Pr 6:29-35)
sustain. Of similar results of this sin, compare
Pr 5:9-12.
will hunt--alluding to the snares spread by harlots (compare
Pr 7:6-8).
precious life--more valuable than all else.
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27-29. The guilt and danger most obvious.
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30, 31. Such a thief is pitied, though heavily punished.
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31. sevenfold--(compare
Ex 22:1-4),
for many, ample (compare
Ge 4:24; Mt 18:21),
even if all his wealth is taken.
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32. lacketh understanding--or, "heart"; destitute of moral principle and prudence.
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33. dishonour--or, "shame," as well as hurt of body
(Pr 3:35).
reproach . . . away--No restitution will suffice;
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34, 35. nor any terms of reconciliation be admitted.
regard--or, "accept" any ransom.
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).