A fool vents all his feelings, You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Proverbs often teaches us that a mark of a fool is that they dont have control over what they say. Love C.S. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Who yet hates, non virum sed vitium, not the person of a wicked man, but his sin as the physician hates the disease, but loves the patient, and strives to recover him he abhors that which is evil, perfectly hates it. (Trapp). There was an error while trying to create your account. That person is unlikely to be corrected by mere words. The righteous considers the cause of the poor, A fool vents all his feelings: It is the nature of a fool to think that everyone is interested in all his feelings and that he has some obligation to inflict all his feelings on others. The call to testify is actually a curse pronounced on anyone who will not testify. A statement of the necessary and abiding antipathy between righteousness and unrighteousness. (Morgan), ii. Proverbs 11:1 - Dishonest scales are an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. The wicked does not understand such knowledge: Those who are wicked, rebellious against God and His wisdom, cant even understand such compassion. This relates to the fear of man mentioned in the previous verse; those who depend on the rulers favor for their security and prosperity must fear and seek the rulers favor. Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 11 . A servant will not be corrected by mere words; Like Satan, the one who hoped to rise higher through his pride will fall (Isaiah 14:13-15). We may be sure, that as Jezebel had a cold heart under a painted complexion, so many a mans heart aches and quakes within him when his face counterfeits a smile. (Trapp). He is a fool who tells every thing he knows, and can keep no counsel. Though the wicked are multiplied, God will not allow them to triumph in the end and they will fall. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, When a wicked man rules, the people groan, Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, The righteous considers the cause of the poor, The wicked does not understand such knowledge, If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace, The poor man and the oppressor have this in common, A child left to himself brings shame to his mother, When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases, Correct your son, and he will give you rest, Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint, A servant will not be corrected by mere words, Though he understands, he will not respond, There is more hope for a fool than for him, He who pampers his servant from childhood, Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life, He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing, An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, He who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . The Message. The Authorized Version says that the wise man restrains his own anger till he can give it proper vent. His mother, and father too; but he names only the mother, either because her indulgence oft spoils the child, or because children commonly stand in least awe of their mothers, and abuse the weakness of their sex, and tenderness of their natures. (Poole). But honest hearers want honest preaching; and if they find that the preachers message comes home to them, they thank God that it is so. (Spurgeon). This was notoriously the case in this kingdom, before the passing of the Magna Charta, or great charter of liberties. But the upright seek his well-being. But the righteous sings and rejoices. 11 A fool lets it all hang out; a sage quietly mulls it over.. New King James Version. Some people do sinful things as part of their business. i. ), The Message of Psalms: Premier Journaling Edition, desert wanderer cover, The Message, Large Print Premium Leather, Black - Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles, The Message Prayerful Reading Bible: Luke & Acts, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Sunlight/Grass Leather-Look, The Message: Solo New Testament, Pink - Slightly Imperfect. He worries too much about making life easy and pleasant for his servant. A companion of harlots wastes his wealth: This is one example of a foolish life, someone who chooses harlots and others of low character as their companions. Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. b. Scoffers set a city aflame, One might with Rashi explain: but the wise man finally, or afterwards (Symmachus, ; Venet. Partiality and injustice make them null and void. Bible Examples. And a furious man abounds in transgression. But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. Used by permission of NavPress. That is not meant here of his spirit (Luther) in the sense of quaecunque in mente habet (thus e.g., Fleischer) the contrast shows, for does not signify cohibet, for which (lxx ) would be the proper word: thus is not here used of passionate emotion, such as at Proverbs 16:31; Isaiah 25:4; Isaiah 33:11. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint: The revelation in mind here is not the spontaneous word from a purported prophet. One may obey or reject Gods message in that light, but God gives light to the eyes of both. i. Good people cant stand the sight of deliberate evil; the wicked cant stand the sight of well-chosen goodness. By transgression an evil man is snared: A man may be evil in his character, yet it is his actual acts of transgression that ruin him. Here is the oldest, the most rooted, the most universal quarrel in the world. Proverbs 29:11 New Century Version (NCV) 11 Foolish people lose their tempers, but wise people control theirs. Righteousness and immorality are mutually exclusive. The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. The atmosphere around that ruler and his servants becomes poisonous and incompetent. 11A fool uttereth all his mind, but a wise man keepeth it in until afterwards. Whether it be one of blessing or of evil depends on the Christians servant. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! a. It gives the parents a justified pride in their children and gives peace about their childrens future. But a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. A fool uttereth all his mind At once; tells all he knows, all that is in his breast; whatever he thinks, and all that he intends to do; what or whom he loves or hates. A leader of good judgment gives stability; an exploiting leader leaves a trail of waste. Listen to the Bible. a. i. 10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity and seek to kill the upright. good people run the other way, glad to escape. 50+ premium resources (>$2,400 value!). THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Languagecopyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. 13. A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards. The people groan: Both for the oppressions and mischiefs which they feel, and for the dreadful judgments of God which they justly fear. (Poole), ii. i. Proverbs 29:11, KJV: A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; The well using of them. (Trapp). One who loves flatterers, and hearkens to slanderers, causes his servants to become liars and false accusers. Such persons are generally forgetful of their obligations, assume the rights and privileges of children, and are seldom good for any thing. (Clarke), iii. i. i. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: It is to the benefit of the community or nation when the righteous are in authority. A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. Proverbs 11:29 The Message 29 Exploit or abuse your family, and end up with a fistful of air; common sense tells you it's a stupid way to live. Proverbs 29 If People Can't See What God Is Doing 1 For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There'll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it'll be too late to help them. b. When the door of opportunity to repent finally shuts, probably at death, the incorrigible fool is beyond all hope of a cure. (Waltke). Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! b. In some way, when the number of wicked people is doubled, then it seems transgression increases four or five times over. 13The poor and their abusers have at least something in common:they can both seetheir sight, Gods gift! Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Proverbs 29:11 The Message 11 A fool lets it all hang out; a sage quietly mulls it over. a. Holds them back: The verb (used in Psalm 89:9 of the stilling of a storm) speaks of anger overcome, not merely checked. (Kidner), ii. Hitzig's objection, that in other cases the expression would be , is answered by this, that with the idea of pressing back (of ) is connected. The LORD gives light to the eyes of both: God gives some kind of light, some kind of revelation in creation and conscience, to every person (Romans 1:19-21). Cast off restraint: Or, is made naked; stripped of their best ornaments, Gods favour and protection, as this word is taken, Exodus 32:25. (Poole). Other Translations of Proverbs 29:11 King James Version. Jesus Himself learned through suffering (Hebrews 5:8) so we should not despise Gods use of either the rod or the rebuke. Release from such bondage comes when people put their faith in the Lord alone. a. See the account of the rebellion of Sheba the son of Bicri and how the wise woman averted disaster (2 Samuel 20). (Ross). i. The verse is probably a general observation on the times; doubtless there were slaves who did better (e.g., Joseph in Egypt; Daniel in Babylon). (Ross). This verse tells the reader to do what is right and trust the outcome to Yahweh. (Garrett), ii. The wise ruler pays no attention to lies. If I dare not speak the truth upon all points, and dare not rebuke sin, what is the good of me to you? 11Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. 11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. He understands well enough; the problem is that he will not respond. By registering for an account, you agree to Faithlifes. One must follow one path or the other (Jeremiah 6:16). (Garrett), (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. For less than $5/mo. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. mindor, "spirit," for anger or any ill passion which the righteous restrain. 2023 Christianity.com. That person will be in the safest place imaginable safe in the care of a loving, powerful God. c. Happy is he who keeps the law: In contrast, there is happiness and contentment for the one who keeps the law. It is Gods great revelation, His revealed word through the Hebrew prophets and later the apostles and prophets who gave us the New Testament. b. i. G. Campbell Morgan said that Proverbs 29:8 was A fine motto for engraving on the walls of the Foreign Office of any nation.. The upright man or woman is seen as an abomination to the wicked. He who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked: It works both ways. BibleGateway+ is less than $5/mo. 9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. A furious man abounds in transgression: When the angry or furious man spreads his strife, it makes transgression abound. Bribes destroy the foundations of fairness and equality before the law. but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse. If not, let the rod do its work. (Bridges). YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. If a wise man contends with a foolish man: Solomon considered some kind of argument or dispute between the wise and the foolish, likely set in a court of law. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. 29:2 When the righteous become numerous, 5 the people rejoice;. a. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice: Children of any age bring happiness to their parents when they love and live wisdom. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. i. Thus honour, like a shadow, flees from them that pursue it, and follows them who flee from it. (Poole). Anger describes his outward visage of snorting nostrils, and wrath [furious], his inner heat of boiling emotions of resentment. (Waltke). There is a sense in which God appeals to our own self-interest. This is a foolish offense to self-respect, self-restraint, and courtesy towards others. The wicked mans jollity is but the hypocrisy of mirth; it may wet the mouth, but not warm the heart smooth the brow, but not fill the breast. Acts 4:18; 5:28,29,40 - Jesus had commanded the apostles to preach the gospel, but authorities commanded them to cease preaching (Mark 16:15; Acts 5:20). A man who flatters his neighbor: A smooth boots, as the word signifies, a butter-spoken manor a divided man, for a flatterers tongue is divided from his heart. (Trapp). a. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. His throne will be established forever. Sin abounds and the atmosphere is marked by a lack of self-control. Yes, he will give delight to your soul: Every parent wants this delight of soul. sabbah, (Imman., Venet., and Heidenheim), which does not supply an admissible sense, but is equivalent to Arab. Gods gracious blessing to the humble in spirit means they will gain and retain honor. Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, All rights reserved. Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The fear of man: Saul, Aaron, and Peter are examples of men who were stained by the fear of man. If a ruler pays attention to lies: Anyone in authority will have many who want to use his or her power and position for their own advancement. Judges 17:6, 21:25, and 1 Samuel 3:1 all describe such times when Gods word was abandoned, and the people lived with no restraint. Mocking is catching [contagious], as the pestilence, and no less pernicious to the whole country. (Trapp), ii. a. Lacking wisdom, his impulsive speech sets him beyond the hope of even the normal fool. i. He who receives bribes overthrows it: There are many ways that justice can be abused, but this is one of the worst ways. There is more hope for a fool than for him: To Solomon, the man hasty in his words was a special kind of a fool, a super-fool. b. i. The good-hearted understand what its like to be poor; the hardhearted havent the faintest idea. Correct your son, and he will give you rest: Many proverbs speak of the importance of correcting and training our children. i. So we have the meaning: The wise man calms the auger within him; according to the proverb, Irae dilatio, mentis pacatio. b. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. That is to say, all intelligence is a divine gift, whether it be used in righteousness or in wickedness. The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. Other translations (such as the King James Version) express this in these words: where there is no vision, the people perish. Collectively, wise men have the understanding, character, and righteousness that may turn away Gods wrath. but whoever associates 9 with prostitutes wastes 10 his wealth. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. That king or leader must be careful to not show partiality against (or for) the poor, but to make judgment according to truth. 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