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# Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

*Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset and David Brown*

The Victorian standard commentary, critical and practical, from Genesis to Revelation.

## 275. Proverbs · 25 of 27

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[¶0] hideth his eyes--as the face ([Psa 27:9]; ), denotes inattention.

[¶1] 28. The elevation of the wicked to power drives men to seek refuge from tyranny (compare [Pr 28:12]; ; [Psa 12:8]).

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[¶3] [Pr 29:1-27].

[¶4] 1. hardeneth ... neck--obstinately refuses counsel ([2Ki 17:14]; [Ne 9:16]).

[¶5] destroyed--literally, "shivered" or "utterly broken to pieces."

[¶6] without remedy--literally, "without healing" or repairing.

[¶7] 2. (Compare [Pr 11:10]; ).

[¶8] in authority--(Compare Margin), increased in power.

[¶9] 3. (Compare [Pr 4:6], ; , &c.).

[¶10] 4. by judgment--that is, righteous decisions, opposed to those procured by gifts (compare [Pr 28:21]), by which good government is perverted.

[¶11] land--for nation.

[¶12] 5. (Compare [Pr 26:28]).

[¶13] spreadeth ... feet--By misleading him as to his real character, the flatterer brings him to evil, prepared by himself or others.

[¶14] 6. In--or, "By"

[¶15] the transgression--he is brought into difficulty ([Pr 12:13]), but the righteous go on prospering, and so sing or rejoice.

[¶16] 7. considereth--literally, "knows," as [Psa 1:6].

[¶17] 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.

[¶18] 8. Scornful men--those who contemptuously disregard God's law.

[¶19] bring--(Compare Margin), kindle strife.

[¶20] turn away wrath--that is, "abate wrath."

[¶21] 9. contendeth--that is, in law.

[¶22] 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.

[¶23] 10. bloodthirsty--(Compare Margin), murderers ([Psa 5:6]; ).

[¶24] hate, &c.--([Pr 1:11]; [Ge 3:4]).

[¶25] seek ... soul--that is, to preserve it.

[¶26] 11. (Compare [Pr 12:16]; ).

[¶27] mind--or, "spirit," for anger or any ill passion which the righteous restrain.

[¶28] 12. His servants imitate him.

[¶29] 13. (Compare [Pr 22:2]).

[¶30] deceitful man--literally, "man of vexations," an exactor.

[¶31] the Lord ... their eyes--sustains their lives ([1Sa 14:27]; [Psa 13:3]); that is, both depend on Him, and He will do justice.

[¶32] 14. (Compare [Pr 20:28]; ). Such is the character of the King of kings ([Psa 72:4], ).

[¶33] 15. (Compare [Pr 13:24]; ).

[¶34] 16. (Compare [Pr 29:2], ; [Psa 12:1-8]).

[¶35] shall see ... fall--and triumph in it (Psa 37:34-38; 58:[10, 11]).

[¶36] 17. (Compare [Pr 29:3], ; [Pr 19:18]).

[¶37] give thee rest--peace and quiet (compare [Pr 29:9]).

[¶38] 18. no vision--instruction in God's truth, which was by prophets, through visions ([1Sa 3:1]).

[¶39] people perish--(Compare Margin), are deprived of moral restraints.

[¶40] keepeth the law--has, and observes, instruction ([Pr 14:11], ; [Psa 19:11]).

[¶41] 19. A servant--who lacks good principle.

[¶42] corrected--or discovered.

[¶43] will not answer--that is, will not obey.

[¶44] 20. (Compare [Pr 21:5]).