Proverb of the Day (LOOKING FOR WISDOM) Commentary on Proverbs 25 (BLESSING) verse 1 This verse is the title of this latest collection of the proverbs of Solomon. The editors were men of special literary skill that King Hezekiah used for this task, since he was interested in literature (V. 2 Chronicles 31:21 and Isaiah 38: 10-20, where he composed a poem 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 the saints who have gone before us and might lie hidden in the dark. verses 2-3 The works of God are mysterious, both in terms of his providence and that of grace (Deuteronomy 29:29, Romans 11:33). We see what he does, but we do not understand his reasons; it is his glory and we must revere and praise. But the kings honor requires scrutinizing the issues that are presented, in order to do justice and equity in all of them. The v. 3 describes the reality: Just as it is impossible, says Cohen, for man calculating the vertical space above your head, and the depth of the earth beneath his feet, and is also outside the scope of his to understand the diplomatic maneuvers of the royal mind. verses 4-5 The 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 here (v. 4) is called to remove the dross from the silver, which is carried out by the fire. The reform of the court promotes the reform of the kingdom (Psalm 101: 3-8). verses 6-7 Religion, far from destroying good manners teaches us to leave others where they belong; further instructs us in humility and selflessness, which is superior to that of 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 (See Luke 14: 8-10). Better to be promoted to a nearby king honorably, to be degraded, full of shame, for 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 quarrel 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 you can not repair the 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 witness, when given time, best expressed and perfectly adapted to the case of the person targeted, as well as the personal character of the person spoken are like apples of gold in settings of silver (v. 11). The Hebrew phrase equally likely supports two versions: 1 This is gold beads, or gold-coated in a silver sculptural background (lit. figures undercut). 2 is a filigree work in gold apples are covered by a network or silver lace; golden apples are through the network. No doubt it was some kind of table decoration, well known at that time. The v. 12 resembles a simile of the same gender: Rebuke a wise man, ie someone with sufficient discretion to give a good word for timely correction, falling upon an obedient ear (lit. listener) 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 with accuracy and give the message that has been entrusted to fake anything without content. This will fill satisfaction that sent him, as the snack that would cause some snow in the heat of harvest if they could get to the top of the snowy peaks. verse 14 In contrast to the previous verse, we now see one who boasts falsely to have and give what you never had nor gave inventing great feats and helpful services that exist only in your imagination; rather than cool as snow, this is as barren cloud and wind that makes a lot of noise, but they do not bring rain (cf. v Judas. 12), causing disappointment Labrador. verse 15 Two things recommended here in dealing with others: 1 Patience to endure the heat of anger without getting outside of that ardor, and to 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 appeased. 2 Softness, to speak without passion or provocation: a soft tongue breaks the bone. Bone is a very hard substance and used here simile. A gentle word softens the toughest encouragement and overrides the defaulters, as sometimes happens with lightning breaketh the bone without puncturing the flesh. verse 16 This proverb teaches moderation in things, moreover, are very nice (compare v. 27). At 24:13, honey was a symbol of wisdom, but this is symbol of any desirable thing that must be used sparingly. The pleasures of the senses lose their sweetness with 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 the policy of courtesy and affection visit them, but it is not standard of care visits multiply, not be too long, do not get when eating and not meddle in the affairs of others. Excessive familiarity breeds contempt. After three days, fish and taste bad company. The Castilian adage says that the third day stinking corpse and the host. For here we see that God is a better friend than any other, because the more he will both get better and entertains us. verse 18 A false witness is like a deck that can break ones head like a sword piercing up close and like a sharp arrow that pierces from afar. So we need to pray. Deliver my soul, Yahweh, from lying lips (Psalm 120: 2). verse 19 Like a broken tooth and sliding foot (literally) is the confidence in the 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 inoportunidad tremendous singing cheerful 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 we are on the wrong path if you try to relieve them feeling happy and trying to put them too happy. You taking away a persons clothes in winter time, it is colder still, and if caustic soda vinegar on shows, he puts in fermentation; the person is rightly angry. verses 21-22 The apostle quotes these two verses. in Romans 12:20. The commandment to love everyone, even our enemies, was already a provision of AT, but still our Savior gave more strength 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, and refine the ablandaremos as refined in the crucible of metal. 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 . Thats the best way to turn enemies into friends. verse 23 The Hebrew text of this verse literally says, The north wind turns the rain and angry faces (make cesar) secret language (lit.), ie, the overlapping language, backbiting. Detractors would not speak so easily if you do not hear them easily, as if his listeners hallasen between samples of displeasure, is be silenced. If we can not show our displeasure by words, let through a scowl Who knows if that will be enough to fix once a detractor? Many people hurt people who speak only with the hope of earning 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 receive good news from friends or relatives living in distant lands; our soul thirsts for them. So, when they fall as the cold water to one who is thirsty. Also heaven, our true home, is a distant land 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! (See Rom. 8:16). verse 26 As a source blotchy (Lit. trampled. Comp. Ezekiel 34:18), and a corrupt spring (or stream contaminated) is the right to falter before the wicked. The believer who falls into sin manifest in view of the unbelieving grieve the good, the bad and rejoices spread and infect other encouraging them to do the same. The glory of God, the honor of the gospel and the honor of the Church lose much with the misconduct of believers. It is a testimony against. The verse also supports 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 of the same corrupt governance (cf. 28:12, 28, 29: 2). verse 27 Men do not tend to be satisfied with the pleasures even when they are sick, so they suffer the consequences of ambition never satisfied. So it is with those who seek their own glory at all costs; blatantly seek the applause is not glory, but shame; everyone laughs at who behaves well. The first sentence repeats the idea of v. 16 The Hebrew of the second sentence (translators note) reads: And the search for her (them) glory (s) glory. Taken literally could not be more dark, but well here comes the wise Rabbi Cohen explained: By applying parallelism, are supplemented in this clause the words and not 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 self-control. The vicious, who does not know wants to control 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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