Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man, inordinate fear of harm or mischief from men, which is fitly opposed to trust in God, because it comes from a distrust of God’s promise and providence, bringeth a snare; is an occasion of many sins, and of great danger, both of injuries from men, and of sore punishments from God. Putteth his trust in the Lord; keeping God’s way, and securely relying upon God to protect him from the designs and rage of wicked men. read more
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 29:1-27
Proverbs 29:2 . cf. Proverbs 11:10 f., Proverbs 28:12-Hosea :. Proverbs 29:4 . he that exacteth gifts: lit. “ a man of presents.” Proverbs 29:9 b. Who is the subject? If it is the wise man, the meaning is that however he treats his opponent, seriously or lightly, he cannot end the matter. If it is the fool, the thought will be that he shows no decorum of manner. The proverb seems directed against a wise man’ s going to law with a fool. Proverbs 29:11 . Lit. “ A fool sends forth all his... read more