PROVERB OF THE DAY (LOOKING FOR WISDOM) BLESSING (COMMENTARY TO CHAPTER 10) So far we have found on the porch or preface Proverbs. Now begin. They are judgmental, serious short sentences, but; most of them are couplets, ie two sentences in one verse, lighting another; but rarely is sufficient coherence between verses to distribute into sections. So we will consider separately. Much of the proverbs in this chapter deal of good governance of the tongue. verse 1 The comfort of parents depends to a large extent on the good behavior of their children. Children must behave wisely and live according to the good education that has given them, and gladden the hearts of their parents. They can also rejoice that, in this way, do something to repay their parents for the care and toil they took with them. verses 2-3 These two verses same aim. The ill-gotten riches are of no value; at least they will not be in the day of wrath (cf. 11: 4). So, however great material gain acquired in this way, it can never be compared to the colossal loss that awaits you (Matthew 16:26). Instead, righteousness delivers from death. The Hebrew word Tsedakah, justice, soon received the special meaning of charity (cf. Dan 4:24). This does not mean that alms man can seek salvation, but are like a shield that defends against the destroying angel and make the punishment of God be not as strong or as soon arrive. God rejects (lit. throws) ambition (lit. desire) of the wicked (v. 3). Many times, the righteousness of God which spreads mans injustice met. verse 4 By the way poverty lazy walk. Ordinarily, the lazy flock to fraud, theft, etc., to gain money, but being discovered, they find infamy, along with misery. 4th commandment of the Decalogue (Exodus 20: 9-11) gives equal weight, or greater, the work of the six days to rest Saturday. In Proverbs, is taken into account especially idleness as a cause of poverty. He who does not work, let him not eat was already a rabbinic dictum that the apostle collected (2 Thessalonians 3:10). verse 5 This proverb is linked to the previous one and reminds us 6: 6-11. Those who seize opportunities to provide themselves what they will need later collected in the summer, which is the time of harvest. This is son of wisdom (lit). Instead, sleeping in summer, when should enlist for the winter, is the son of shame (lit), it is a foolish son, whose folly is especially discover when winter comes. verse 6 Variety of blessings descend from above (v. James 1:17) and will stand visibly on the head of the righteous. They serve as a headband for dignificarle and helmet to protect you. 2a. part, repeated in v. 11b, can be translated in two complementary ways: The mouth of the wicked conceals violence within the meaning of plotting the ruin of their neighbors; or, The violence covers the mouth of the wicked in the sense that violence begets violence that falls on those who started practicing. verse 7 Both the righteous and the wicked shall die when they meet the time. At the grave, no visible difference can be seen between the bodies of each other; but between the soul of some and the other is a big difference. The righteous leave behind memories of blessing, for those who honor God by God (Psalm 112 v. 3, 6, 9) will be honored, and duty of the survivors is to honor the memory of the righteous. The bad, however, be forgotten or remembered with hatred and contempt. verse 8 The obedient privilege shall be under the rule of others and to point out their duty. Therein lies his wisdom, as it will be estimated and promoted, respected and loved. Instead, prating fool (lit. as in v. 10) is brought to desolation, as with so much talk nonsense, no work, nor listen or obey the good advice; thus never learn, but constantly changing job, always fails and ends in ruin. verse 9 Integrity is guarantee security; Instead, he who takes crooked paths will be found out, because sooner or later, has others that their paths were crooked will be given, because someday befall misfortune. The full man enjoys Gods blessing and can walk through life with humble boldness, well armed against the temptations of Satan, the tribulations of the world and the reproaches of men. The dishonesty of a person is in their own infamy; will be discovered. verse 10 Winking is one of the gestures that reveal the evil (6:13) in their malicious designs against anyone, causing trouble, not only to the victim but also to himself when somehow his plots are discovered, and their accomplices who conspires by such gestures. It may take longer to fall than a prating fool, but his fall will be worse, hate all over the dog that bites without barking, barking at no bite. verse 11 How beneficial is the good man, it communicates his goodness! His mouth, the exit door of the mind, is a fountain of life; is a fountain flowing with words of edification, comfort, advice, snack. For 2a. part, see the comments in v. 6b. verse 12 The great sower of evil is hate, which, even without provocation, looking for opportunities to do evil, to sow discord among friends and even between siblings, causing divisions, quarrels and wars. Hatred is the son of selfishness and envy, and father of all other evils. Enjoys doing wrong and irritated with the good, peace, virtue. Instead, love is the great sower of goods. Seeks peace and excuse the faults of others. Tends to throw everything and thus covers much (so that they are not) all sins (cf. 1 Corinthians 13: 4). This has always understood this proverb, which recurs in 17: 9, James 5:20; 1 Peter 4: 8. Love, instead of proclaiming and presented as more serious the offense, the excuse much as can be excused. And when you can not deny the fact, tend to think that there was no misconduct, but it was an oversight. verse 13 Great honor is for a good man to be wise, but even more as a tool for making wise to others. He says: From the lips of a person who has enough discernment to draw correct distinctions between what is right and what is wrong, between truth and error, can hear words of wisdom concerning matters even he did not learn . Instead, those lacking this quality need to be taken by force in the direction to be taken, as does the rider to drive and hasten (or slow) the horse. verse 14 Note, 1. That is typical of scholars gain a good store of useful knowledge, atesorándolos not to forget and to use them in a timely manner. Precisely wisdom is in their lips (v. 13), because it is treasured in the heart. 2. That is foolish talk a lot as well discover the folly leading into the heart; this nonsense is not just ignorance, but carries evil, for causing harm to others and themselves. verse 15 The rich consider themselves happy by the material goods they possess, but it is wrong. In his view, wealth is his strong city, but can not protect them from the worst of evils. The poor, meanwhile, are considered unfortunate because they lack most of the things they own the rich; but also wrong, because a person can be happy contented with little and having a good conscience. So we live by faith, which is not the same as live entertainment. verse 16 The play (better, which is gained by honest effort) of the righteous is for life, meaning primarily the word in the sense 27: 27: maintenance for himself and his family, even to give to others who are in need (Ephesians 4:28). Instead, the fruit (either from work or otherwise acquired) of the wicked to sin, because he serves fuel his pride and lust, hurting rather well. verse 17 On track which will not only receive instruction but also retained to govern it as well as to instruct others with it. Go astray those who reject the instruction; do not want to be told what their obligations, because it is so discover how bad met. The traveler who mistake their way and no consents to display the true direction, can not fail to miss the road of life. verse 18 This verse presents, at first glance, some anomaly, as usual contrast between good and evil is not found, but it is likely that Solomon would like here to contrast two equally vicious extremes: Hypocrisy on the folly and wickedness are concealed by means of dissimulation and flattery lying lips and open slander spread equally malicious and mischievous yet. Cohen says: Only one person brainless delivered to such practices, because the man of common sense knows that sooner or later the truth will be known. verse 19 Ordinarily, those who talk too much say things they should not say, because among many words can not miss idle words. There are people who like to hear themselves and did not realize the tedium that cause those who hear them. It is therefore prudent signal curb his tongue. For something God put double door: one bone, teeth; other meat, lips. verses 20-21 The worth of man is not in wealth or social position, but in virtue. Good men are good for something. While having tongue to speak, they can use it for valuables. Chosen, ie, refined and free from slag, silver is the tongue of the just, because he is sincere, without the scum of deception or misconduct. Those who hear will be made rich in wisdom, shall feed with healthy food for the soul, for you are receiving substantial doctrine, derived from the word of God, which is the bread of life. Instead, the bad guys are not good at all: the heart of the wicked is as nothing, ie no value; its principles, its ideas, thoughts and purposes and everything that is full and likes are worldly and carnal things and therefore of no value. So not only feeds others, but dies for lack of spiritual food. verse 22 Most men have set their hearts on material wealth, but usually err, both in the nature of the thing they want and how they expect to get. The desirable to be expected wealth not through greed and worldly desire (Psalm 127: 2), but by the blessing of Yahweh. This makes rich and adds no sorrow, then, to be accompanied by the blessing of God, frees man from the anxieties and concerns that carries an ill-gotten fortune. verse 23 For the foolish, sin is fun. Until mocks the admonitions and exhortations that are made (cf. 14: 9). Instead, the wise find pleasure in his wisdom itself. He effortlessly be good, since he loves goodness. verses 24-25 1. For the wicked will fare worse than fear; the good, better than I want. Although the wicked live below their wickedness and even brag about it, do suffer sometimes serious fears. Instead, the righteous can quickly allay fears that sometimes may suffer, knowing that God loves them and gives them what suits them. They are granted in accordance with their faith, not fear (v Psalm 37: 4.). 2. The prosperity of the wicked will end soon and quickly, while that of the righteous will never end. verse 26 Sloths are unfit to be entrusted to any matter of importance. A lazy servant his master cause irritation similar to that produced vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes. More than one master had to mourn for putting your business in the hands of a loafer. verses 27-28 Sincere religion prolongs the life of man and crown their hopes and if his days do not become many, at least be good, as the hope of the righteous is joy, and not ashamed (v Romans 5: 5.) it has secure compliance. Being equal, the life of evil is shorter than the right, as the merman vices. verses 29-30 The strength and stability are linked to integrity: The way of Yahweh is strength to the upright man, ie what God does for him strengthens and confirms in its entirety, even in adverse times. The good conscience, purified of sin, gives holy boldness. The joy of Yahweh, which is found only in the way of Yahweh, be our strength (Nehemiah 8: 10) and, therefore, the fair will not be removed; not be shaken or removed from your site. Instead, ruin and destruction are the certain consequences of impiety. The test and praise the goodness of a man is speaking well and wisely, as your mouth produces wisdom like a good tree produces fruit for the benefit of those who eat it. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable (lit.), which is pleasing to God, good for them and good for others. Instead, the language of evil will be cut. JJ Serrano says, will be cut as water cut, so do not flow through it deceptions it flow naturally.
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