Proverbs 17:27-28

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Proverbs 17:1-28

"Excellent Speech," Etc. Proverbs 17:7 , Proverbs 17:9 , Pro 17:17 By "excellent speech" we are to understand superfluous or pretentious words; and by "a fool" we are to understand a vile person. Discrepancy between words and character should always be pointed out as a most vicious fault. The words and the character should be equal to one another; so should the sermon and the preacher, that is to say, the sermon should not be read, or delivered as if it did not belong to the preacher, but... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 17:18-28

A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. A wicked man taketh a gift out of the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Proverbs 17:28

REFLECTIONS. I PASS by, for the Reader's own improvement, the consideration of every other passage contained in this chapter, to dwell upon that heavenly character of Jesus suggested in this view of him, the friend that loveth at all times, and the brother born for adversity. Jesus was indeed peculiarly born for adversity. For had not our ruined circumstances been what they are, never surely had the Son of God any need to have been born in our nature, or have come into such an alliance with us,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Proverbs 17:27

Precious and reserved spirit. This is a mark of wisdom. (Calmet) read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 17:27

v. 27. He that hath knowledge spareth his words, is chary of speech, refrains from garrulity; and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit, rather, he that is of a quiet temper, a man who has himself in hand always, shows that lie is sensible. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Proverbs 17:28

v. 28. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding, this being an admonition to the foolish at least to abstain from making known his lack of wisdom and thus to maintain a reputation for common sense, if he can do nothing more. read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Proverbs 17:1-28

β) Admonition to contentment and a peaceable dispositionChap. 171 Better a dry morsel and quietness therewiththan a house full of slain beasts with strife.2 A wise servant shall have rule over a degenerate son,and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,but he that trieth hearts is Jehovah.4 Wickedness giveth heed to lying lips,deceit giveth ear to a vile tongue.5 He that mocketh the poor hath reproached... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 17:1-28

Verse Proverbs 17:3. Two important thoughts are suggested by this proverb. First, that the heart will yield to no force other than that of God. Dross in metal may be discovered and expurged by fire, but evil in the heart can be discovered and dealt with only by God. Second, Jehovah does try the heart. Verse Proverbs 17:5. The first part of this proverb does not teach, as is so often stated, that poverty is from God. Rather, it recognizes the inherent rights of every man in God,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:1-28

Proverbs Of Solomon Part 2 (Proverbs 15:22 to Proverbs 22:16 ). At this point there is a sudden switch from proverbs which contrast one thing with another, which have been predominant since Proverbs 10:1, to proverbs where the second clause adds something to the first. Whilst we still find some contrasting proverbs, especially at the beginning, they are not so common. This may suggest a deliberate intention by Solomon to separate his proverbs into two parts. Furthermore such a change at this... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 17:24-28

In The Face Of Wisdom And Understanding The Fool Soon Reveals Himself For What He Is (Proverbs 17:24 to Proverbs 18:2 ). In this subsection the fool is prominent. Unlike the wise whose eyes are always on wisdom (Proverbs 17:24), and who behave discreetly (Proverbs 17:27), the fool’s eyes are anywhere but on wisdom (Proverbs 17:24); he is a grief to his parents (Proverbs 17:25); he perverts justice (Proverbs 17:26); he only appears wise when he keeps his mouth shut (Proverbs 17:28); he is an... read more

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