PROVERB OF THE DAY (LOOKING FOR WISDOM) Commentary Proverbs 17 (BLESSING) verse 1 The words of this proverb recommend the love and peace of the family, greatly conducive to the welfare of human life. Those who live in unity and peace, and try to be mutually obsequious, enjoy life, even if they have to work hard and suffer tough. A dry morsel know better living in peace for a sumptuous banquet in a family full of strife and discord. The text says the letter: ... a house full of sacrifices of strife because among the Hebrews was not customary to eat meat but when a sacrificial animal was slaughtered, which was considered festive meal (cf. 7: 14 and Deuteronomy 12: 7; 1 Samuel 9:12 ss) what will serve as banquet in a house disturbed by strife.? verse 2 The real worth is not measured by worldly honors. Sometimes a prudent slave family provides more benefits and prestige than a foolish son, which is a shame and a disgrace to the house. A master can appreciate the true merit could include among their heirs to a wise and loyal slave (cf. the case of Eliezer home of Abraham, and of Ziba and Mephibosheth, Genesis 15: 2; 24: 2., 2 Samuel 16: 4 as well as that of Jarha 1 Chronicles 2:34, 35. See also Ecclesiastes 10: 7). verse 3 The men tested and refined in the crucible for silver and gold (Jeremiah 17:10), but only God can test and refine hearts. The test by affliction (Psalm 66:10, 11; Isaiah 48:10) and thus refines too. Men do not have such power and should dare to try. verse 4 Each seeks his neighbor, says the old Latin proverb, and this is what is here stated: bad listening to bad, and the liar liar. So excuse themselves sinners and mutually strengthen the hands for evil. verse 5 The first part of the proverb is similar to that of 14:31, but here goes deeper, because instead of the verb push, we have the verb mock or mock. Considering that Tahweh is doing a poor or rich man, mock the poor is, according to Cohen a blasphemy. Something similar is he that is glad at calamity of others, as also the calamities come into Gods plan. verse 6 It is an honor for a man to live long enough to see the childrens children (Genesis 50:23; Psalm 128: 6) and home thriving in them, if they serve their respective generation according to the will of God, for it is a crown complete their welfare in this world. It is also an honor for the children to have godly and wise parents and see them reach old age, while they themselves have grown and established in life. verse 7 The fool, in the Wisdom literature is always a person of low moral standing, so it does not go well the altilocuencia, as well as the proud boast that entails, great danger for listeners, for the persuasiveness that a word eloquent may confer the worst lies and seductions. Worse than a fool gotten a philosopher or politician, he is a tycoon exploit the advantage that gives their position to spread lies and break their word. verse 8 Rich estimate a coin as if it were a precious stone, and are estimated to themselves for it like they would provide not only ornamental but also power, so everyone should respect them and submit to them, even with safeguarding justice and law. But, however much material success is to be achieved thereby, does not cease to be criminal bribery (V. Exodus 23: 8; Deuteronomy 16:19) or any other unlawful means to empower themselves through wealth. verse 9 The way to preserve peace between relatives and neighbors is to do everything possible to avoid discord, either not reporting what is said or done against them (unless it is necessary to defend themselves), either no it being aware of what you hear or suffered by others. Better to excuse everything and interpret it best, saying: You will be missed, lets pass missed! You forgot Forget it! . verse 10 A rebuke you fail again, makes her biggest impression, intelligent (not discreet Nabón to Hebrew, which does not need) a hundred stripes into a fool, which ignores verbal rebuke. verse 11 Poor indeed is the man who seeks every opportunity to rebel against God (in this sense is understood here `rebellion. However that this may not listen to good words, be sent against him a cruel messenger ie an agent of justice that it deserves punishment (for the meaning of messenger as a symbol of half pay, see 16:14, and Psalm 78:49). verse 12 2 Samuel 17: 8; 2 Kings 2:24; Hosea 13: 8; Amos 5:19, etc., we see that the fierceness of the bear, especially the bear robbed of her cubs, had become proverbial. However, Solomon says here that is even worse meet a fool when he is at the height of his folly, which is the time when their passions are unleashed. verse 13 Very ugly is ingratitude. Return evil for evil is brutal, but it is returning evil for evil. The misfortune is predicted here, as a curse on your home can be the punishment of God or, as some say, lack of support from their neighbors when he looks in serious trouble (V. contrast with exhortation to return good for evil in 20:22; 25:21). verse 14 Very expressive is the comparison made here to the start of a contest with a hole in a water reservoir or dam. If not cover time, the hole is becoming increasing and comes a terrible flood. The only remedy is therefore abandon the match before it explodes all. verse 15 This proverb, very important to understand the theological concept of justification (cf. Romans 4: 5), is based on Exodus 23: 6. Ff, and calls an abomination to Yahweh (See what has been said elsewhere in Proverbs) that declares just as wicked wicked and condemns the innocent. This is the only correct meaning of the proverb, because if justify just meant to do internally is evil, this would not be an abomination, but edification and salvation. Thus indicates a flagrant violation of justice by those charged with its enforcement. verse 16 Two complementary ideas enter this proverb: 1. A fool lacks the understanding needed to acquire wisdom and make good use of it. 2. Wisdom is not acquired with money but with a proper attitude of the heart, which lacks a fool. Ryrie says: This description of a fool trying to get wisdom is satirical, because wisdom can not be bought at any price. verse 17 The text supports the interpretation (possible but unlikely) that a true friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity time. Reading is most likely the one in the most versions. Its not so easy to assess the contrast between the sincere friend and brother, father and mother. It is very interesting commentary Ralbag, cited by Cohen: A friend remains attached to his friend at all times, even in times of adversity to be united with him in times of joy. Instead, a brother does not care about his brother in time of joy, but in times of adversity, because nature compels him to join him to assist him in his distress. (Everything is translators note). verse 18 Wise is to be debt free as possible, especially those that are contracted out catch (lit. hitting hand) strangers (cf. 6: 1; 11:15). Those without understanding fall into this trap. verse 19 He who loves strife, and is easily going to court for any trifle, or looking controversy details of religious or wishing that always give reason in everyday conversation loveth transgression (this does not directly indicate a sin against God, but an injury to others). Add the proverb that whoever raises his door seeks destruction. The most likely interpretation of the phrase boost the door is: You live in an ostentatious manner, especially in what is called the lifestyle, which raises (sometimes intentionally) the envy of others, with dire consequences which frequently envy. Some Jewish commentators (also Ryrie) of `understand what your door (lit. its opening, as in Psalm 119: 130) applied to the mouth when it opens to discuss high, arrogant, loud words. verse 20 The twisted heart (literally) who sows discord and full of resentment, can not have true satisfaction because only knows how to create antagonisms. And that is returned (perverse means very back) language (lit.), liar, derogatory, abusive, he falls into trouble, because you will lose your friends, cause your enemies and make the ills brings turn against his own head. verse 21 The birth of a child causes joy, especially his mother (see John 16:21), but when it is a foolish, only sadness because who begot him (compare 10: 1). Absalom means (probably) peace of my father, but was actually the grief and torment of his father. verse 22 The verse is similar to 15:13, and includes the same idea. The Hebrew word for choice does not appear in any other place in the Bible, though the verb of the same root is found in Hosea 5:13 (... nor cure the plague). The phrase dry bones is the opposite of 15:30 (... fattening -lit.- bones). It is a brief summary of psychobiology: The joy favors bodily health; depression harms health. verse 23 Here again denigrates bribery as one of the dirtiest sins. The phrase under the cloak of graphically expresses the way to receive money covertly, hidden in a bag discreetly wrapped in the mantle. Thus, during the course of justice becomes injustice. verse 24 In the face of smart (is the) wisdom (lit.); ie have one nearby and before him as a compass and chart, as its constant goal; while the eyes of a fool, they go forth, aimlessly, until the ends of the earth, so far do not see what is before them, eats only illusions. verse 25 Very often repeated Solomon (See also. 10: 1; 15:20; 19:13 and the v 21 of this chapter) that causes grief to a good father son Would foolish thinking of his son Rehoboam, who showed be a fool? Could he not leave the throne to a more sensible? Or is he had no sons (the Bible does not mention any other), after having 700 queens and 300 concubines? As at 10: 1, is also mentioned bitterness caused to his mother (Rehoboam, incidentally, was ammonite, a foreign V. 1 Kings 14:21. 31). verse 26 Here is repeated at the v. 15 concerning the wickedness of condemning the righteous, but the verb used here specifically means punishable by a fine (V. Deuteronmio 22:19); therefore, there is said to be abomination (v. 15), but not good, ie, it is an improper procedure. The 2:11. part refers to a more severe punishment (hit) to a fine, and executed against nobles (noble lineage) that just do what is right. verses 27-28 Heres a rule of thumb for all fools and understood: The shut up and listen, even foolish, is considered intelligent, because nothing usually satisfy men as much as to be allowed to speak, think that the listener is according to what they say and they are all very interesting are thus almost as smart as them! However, the true sage is not always silent (you can not or should) but the saving words (the same verb of 10:19, restrain his lips); the measured weight and prevents the idle words and unnecessary explanations.
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