PROVERB OF THE DAY (LOOKING FOR WISDOM) Commentary on Proverbs 25 (BLESSING) verse 1 This verse is the title of this latest collection of proverbs of Solomon. The editors were men of special literary skill that King Hezekiah used for this task, since he himself was interested in literature (V. 2 Chronicles 31:21 and Isaiah 38: 10-20, where a poem composed is preserved by himself after recovering from his illness). These men copied the files proverbs of Solomon, and published as an appendix to an earlier edition of this book. It is an example worthy of imitation: a good service to the Church is offered publishing treasures of piety and wisdom of saints who preceded us and might lie hidden in the dark. verses 2-3 The works of God are mysterious, both in terms of his providence and in His grace (Deuteronomy 29:29; Romans 11:33). We see what he does, but do not understand their reasons; this is his glory and we must revere and praise. But the kings honor requires scrutinize the issues that are presented, in order to do justice and fairness in all of them. The v. 3 describes the reality: Just as it is impossible, says Cohen, for man to calculate the height of the space above your head, and the depth of the earth beneath his feet, and it is also outside the scope of its to understand the diplomatic maneuvers of the royal mind. verses 4-5 Vigorous efforts of a prince to suppress vice and reform the customs of his people is the most effective means to secure his throne. The duty of judges is to use their power to strike terror to evildoers (V. Romans 13: 3), so that the infection does not spread throughout the kingdom. This is what is here (v. 4) is called to remove the dross from the silver, which is conducted by fire. The reform of the court promotes the reform of the kingdom (Psalm 101: 3-8). verses 6-7 Religion, far from destroying the good ways, teaches us to let others rightful place; further instructs us in humility and selflessness, which is a higher good manners in society teaching. This is, moreover, how to achieve a promotion, as shown by our Savior in a parable that seems taken from this place (V. Luke 14: 8-10). Better to be promoted to a close the king with honor, to be degraded, full of shame, having taken a rightful place to another nobler place. verses 8-10 Go not forth hastily to strive, without consulting with friends and advisers; on the case. Make sure you bring the right of you, lest thou know not what to do in order to find that the verdict is given against you then what you do, seeing that your neighbor has won the case and has embarrassed you? It is better to fix your fight with your neighbor alone (v 9. Comp Matthew 5:15;.. 18:15) and, if you have secret information about him by that means, do not discover another; lest they betray you as a gossip and can not repair bad reputation and with that youve earned (v. 10). This seems to be the best interpretation of this passage. verses 11-12 A tip, a correction, a word of comfort and encouragement, or testimony, when given on time, best expressed and adapt perfectly to the case of the person to whom they are addressed, as well as the personal character of the person speaking, they are like apples of gold in settings of silver (v. 11). The Hebrew phrase supports two equally probable versions: 1. This is gold beads, gold or coated in a sculptural backdrop of silver (lit. figures undercut). 2. This is a filigree work in gold apples are covered by a network or silver lace; golden apples look through the network. Surely it was some kind of ornament table, well known at that time. The v. 12 appears a comparison of the same gender: Rebuke a wise, ie someone with sufficient discretion to give a good word correction time, falling on an obedient ear (lit. listening) is like gold earring and an ornament of fine gold; good adornment, which falls well the speaker and the listener. verse 13 A messenger must be faithful to the sender and give quite accurately the message entrusted to him without falsifying anything the content. This will fill satisfaction that sent him, as the snack would cause some snow in the heat of harvest if the could get to the top of the snowy peaks. verse 14 In contrast to the above verse, we see now that boasts one falsely to have and give what you never had, nor did inventing great deeds and helpful services that exist only in your imagination; rather cool as snow, this is as sterile cloud and wind that makes a lot of noise, but did not bring rain (cf. Jude v. 12), causing disappointment Labrador. verse 15 Two things are recommended here in dealing with others: 1. Patience to withstand the heat of anger without getting outside of that ardor, and wait for a good opportunity to present our reasons and give people enough time to consider them. By this means, even a prince can be placated. 2. Softness, to speak without passion or provocation: a soft tongue breaketh the bone. Bone is a very hard substance and serves here simile. A gentle word softens the hardest things down and overrides the defaulters, as sometimes happens with lightning that breaks the bone without puncturing the flesh. verse 16 This proverb teaches moderation things, moreover, are very nice (cf. v. 27). At 24:13, honey was a symbol of wisdom, but here is a symbol of any desirable thing, which is to be used sparingly. The pleasures of the senses lose their sweetness abuse and become nauseous, as can happen if you eat too much honey. verse 17 Another proverb about moderation. This time on visits to neighbors and relatives. It is standard courtesy and affection visit them, but it is not prudent rule multiplying visits not be too long, not reaching lunchtime and not meddle in the affairs of others. Excessive familiarity breeds contempt. After the third day, fish taste bad company. The Castilian adage says that the third day stinking corpse and the host. For here we see that God is a lot better than any other friend, since the more will it, the better welcomes us and entertains. verse 18 A false witness is like a deck that can break ones head like a sword piercing up close and a sharp arrow that pierces from afar. So we need to pray. Deliver my soul, Yahweh, from lying lips (Psalm 120: 2). verse 19 As a broken tooth and sliding foot (lit.) is confidence in unfair (or traitor) in time of trouble. Only leads to disaster put confidence in who is not worth it, just as a broken tooth causes pain that prevents eating, and one foot sliding does not allow stand upright. verse 20 Here the tremendous inoportunidad sing joyful songs to a person who is sad is expressed. Those who suffer some affliction must be comforted by the sympathy and comfort that can offer an understanding person, but let astray if you try to relieve them feeling happy and trying to also put them happy. It depriving a person clothes in winter time, it is colder still, and if caustic soda vinegar on shows, it is put in fermentation; the person gets angry rightly. verses 21-22 The Apostle cites these two verses. in Romans 12:20. The commandment to love everyone, even our enemies, was already a precept of AT, even though our Saviour gave more power to love and die for us while we were still his enemies (V. Romans 5: 6-10). If we return to our enemies good for evil, the ablandaremos and refine as refined in the crucible to metals. Moreover, amontonaremos burning coals on his head. Cohen says: A friendly action of this kind, so unexpected and so undeserved, will produce an effect (healthy) painful and will cause remorse for his enmity . That is the best way to turn enemies into friends. verse 23 The Hebrew text of this verse literally reads: The north wind turns the rain and angry faces (do cesar) secret language (lit.), ie, the overlapping language, backbiting. Detractors would not talk so easily if not easily hear them, because if hallasen among its listeners samples of displeasure, would be shut up. If we can not show our displeasure by words, lets do it through a scowl Who knows if that will be enough to correct once a detractor? Many people hurt people who speak only by the hope that they have to win the favor of the people speak. verse 24 This verse is a repeat of what we saw in 19:13 and 21: 9. verse 25 Sometimes, we look forward to hearing good news from friends or relatives who live in distant lands; our soul thirsts for them. So, when they fall like cold water to one who is thirsty. Also heaven, our true homeland, is a land far as we journey through this world how refreshing it is to hear good news from there, both in the gospel which literally means good news, as in the Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God! (V. Rom. 8:16). verse 26 As a source blurred (Lit. trampled. Comp. Ezekiel 34:18) and a corrupt spring (or current contaminated) is a righteous man who falters before the wicked. The believer who falls into sin manifest in view of unbelievers grieve the good, the bad and glad to spread and infect other encouraging them to do the same. The glory of God, the honor of the gospel and decorum of the Church lose much with the misconduct of believers. It is a testimony against. The verse also admits another interpretation: When the righteous are oppressed (fall, not they halt) and trampled by the violence of evil men, and even bad rulers, the marrow justice muddy sources and springs themselves of corrupt good governance (cf. 28:12, 28; 29: 2). verse 27 Men rarely be satisfied of pleasure even when they are sick, so they suffer the consequences of a never satisfied ambition. So it is with those who seek their own glory at all costs; blatantly seek applause is not glory, but shame; all laugh who behaves well. The first sentence repeats the idea of v. 16. The Hebrew of the second sentence (translators note) says: And the search for her (them) glory (s) glory. Taken literally can not be darker, but well here comes the wise explanation of Rabbi Cohen: By applying parallelism, are supplemented in this clause the words no and much of the first clause. It is thus one of the frequent cases of ellipsis. verse 28 A wise and virtuous person knows braked, has control of herself. The vicious, he does not know or want to master himself, is like a defenseless city without walls; is defenseless, exposed to all the temptations of the world and the devil, being easy prey for Satan.
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