Sometimes we speak and it can be right, but wisdom will train us that timing is everything. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. Differing weights and differing measures the lord detests them both. Although the book begins with a title ascribing the proverbs to solomon, it is clear from later chapters that he was not the only author. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the old testament book of proverbs proverbs 10. Proverbs 10 to 22 free bible commentary in easy english.
Each of the proverbs in chapter 10 has a part a and a part b. One thing that is real ironic about all this is that the new king james version has kept this verse intact as it is written in the king james bible. The book of proverbs was begun during the time of solomon, the son of david, king of israel, prior to the babylonian exile. For instance, in selling goods, verse 1 speaks of intentionally over stating the weight of ones merchandise. If we serve god, then our words will help other people. The book mentions the words knowledge and wisdom many times. And the purpose of it is to teach us how to obtain wisdom, be disciplined and live a godhonoring life. Caro, while the verse notations were added in 1551 by robertus stephanus, after the advent of printing. The book of proverbs is one of the wisdom books of hebrew scripture, along. What do most people think our greatest problem is today.
The longest chapter in the bible is psalm 119, and the shortest is psalm 117. Wisdom is the ability to rightfully apply those facts. The lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. The old testament has 929 chapters and the new testament has 260 chapters. In the very beginning, god creates wisdom, who watches and applauds as. Only a fool would refuse jesus and live in the torment of drugs and alcohol. The nonmention, generally in proverbs, of daughters and women may be attributed in part to the relatively small estimation in which women of the ancient world were held.
Verse 22 shows that we need to wait on god to take care of the unjust things that we go through. Youngs literal translation bible all bible documents king james bible eastons bible dictionary naves topical index torreys topical index henrys commentary american standard bible bible in basic english darbys english translation bible world english bible noah webster bible weymouth new testament youngs literal translation bible search. Most poems have two lines, and each poem is one verse long. He is fully aware of all the factors and he knows best how to deal. Study proverbs 20 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In general, i have tried to identify the clustering of proverbs by topic where appropriate.
Greek septuagint, latin vulgate, and the christian old testament of the bible. Christ and the apostles directly quoted the proverbs john 7. Differing weights and varying measuresboth are detestable to the lord. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. In it he condenses the vast reservoir of knowledge and wisdom found within his mind into factual nuggets for his readers. Amazing bible facts and statistics compiled from various sites and sources bible facts. Proverbs was almost excluded from the bible because of its contradictions the result of the book s origins as not just an anthology but an anthology of anthologies. Two things the lord hates are dishonest scales and dishonest measures. Most of this book was written by king solomon, the worlds wisest man 1 kings 3. Proverbs 10, new living translation nlt the bible app.
Proverbs 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise. What you need to know about the book of proverbs harold l. There are several bible study lessons we will write from our study of proverbs chapter 20. Proverbs are simple, moral statements or illustrations, that highlight and teach fundamental realities about life. A verse by verse study guide for the book of proverbs. Although he is said to have composed 3,000 proverbs 1 kings 4. The proverbs of solomon son of david, king of israel. The word proverb means to be like, thus proverbs is a book of comparisons between common, concrete images and lifes most profound truths. Proverbs chapter 20 free online bible study lessons.
David guzik commentary on proverbs 20, which includes wisdom on fair business. Bible facts miscellaneous facts the bible contains 1189 chapters. This summary of the book of proverbs provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of proverbs. Chapter 10, the beginning of the first collection of the proverbs of solomon. Here he lays down several qualifications of an excellent wife, which are delivered in alphabetical order, each verse beginning with a several letter of the hebrew alphabet. Caro, while the verse notations were added in 1551 by robertus stephanus, after the advent of printing a bible in the university of gottingen is written on 2,470 palm leaves according to statistics from wycliffe. The book of proverbs is one of the wisdom books of hebrew scripture, along with job, psalms, ecclesiastes, and the song of songs song of solomon. Read and study proverbs 10 with the verse by verse bible commentary. As a matter of fact, the word wicked is used 9 times in this chapter. Chapter 10 of proverbs is a very interesting chapter dealing with righteousness and wisdom. It is made up of six collections of proverbs and tells how to live wisely in the world. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace. When translated into greek and latin, the title took on different forms.
Lady wisdom as she later became known was gods first creation, according to proverbs. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. Differing weights and differing measures, both of them are abominable to the lord. A bible in the university of gottingen is written on 2,470 palm leaves. Remember, all of these are based on the morality of the law of moses. A wise child is a fathers joy, a foolish child a mothers grief.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Wisdom is the attitude which puts god as mans guide and master. You gotta love verse 10, when it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth. The greek septuagint also includes the books of wisdom and sirach.
Matsa is the hebrew for finds here, where a good wife is in view, and motse is the word for found nasb discovered in eccl 7. Proverbs pulls together the most important 5 of the over 3,000 proverbs pondered by solomon 1 kings 4. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. It covers a wide range of topics, such as bible quotes about happiness, bible verses about love. Illgotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death. The second major section in the book of proverbs is proverbs 10. What generally determines whether a parent is happy in old age or not. He also hates measures that measure things larger or smaller than they really are. Proverbs 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise. In the very beginning, god creates wisdom, who watches and applauds as god goes on to create the earth and the heavens. Often, they describe good things in our lives, for example, wisdom. The reader is told, for example, both to not answer a fool according to his folly, according to 26.
It may be proper to observe here, that the versions, in general, agree in reading this, a strong woman, the words. Proverbs chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new. It covers a wide range of topics, such as bible quotes about happiness, bible verses about love, and scripture on how to trust in the lord. The sixteenth chapter opensand we may annex to it the last verse of chapter 15. This verse gives an example of what is and what is not the lords will. The book of proverbs is a collection of practical advice and guidelines for our lives.
No overall arrangement is discernible, but there are many clusters of sayings related by vocabulary and theme. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. About the proverbs wise words of solomon proverbs 10. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. There is no specific plot or storyline in this book also there are no principal characters in the book. Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Most of the proverbs in this chapter contrast the difference between the righteous and the wicked.
The guiding principles of the book are to trust in the lord with all your heart proverbs 3. This first lesson is taken from a study of verses 8 and 9. The book takes us back before the first chapter of the bible itself, before god said let there be light. Proverbs with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, the heart of the wicked is worth little. For each chapter, i have provided some word study helps and, when applicable, identified text problems within the hebrew. The wisdom literature is followed by the prophets beginning with the prophet isaiah in the greek septuagint, latin vulgate, and the christian old testament of the bible. How does the author think is the only way to stop drug and alcohol abuse.